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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.68, 45,301.41 and 14,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.68, 45,301.41 and 14,629.50 is: 21,912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.68 : 45,301.41 = 14,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.68/45,301.41 = 14,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.68x = 45,301.41 × 14,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.68x = 662,736,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,736,977.60/30,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.51

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