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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.96, 45,362.88 and 14,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.96, 45,362.88 and 14,671.68 is: 22,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.96 : 45,362.88 = 14,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.96/45,362.88 = 14,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.96x = 45,362.88 × 14,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.96x = 665,549,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,549,659.24/30,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.22

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