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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.74, 45,247.41 and 14,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.74, 45,247.41 and 14,593.50 is: 21,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.74 : 45,247.41 = 14,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.74/45,247.41 = 14,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.74x = 45,247.41 × 14,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.74x = 660,318,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,318,077.84/30,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.51

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