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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,227.68, 45,307.05 and 14,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,227.68, 45,307.05 and 14,410.20 is: 21,598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,227.68 : 45,307.05 = 14,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,227.68/45,307.05 = 14,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,227.68x = 45,307.05 × 14,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,227.68x = 652,883,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,883,767.77/30,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.87

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