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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.80, 45,347.76 and 14,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.80, 45,347.76 and 14,441.28 is: 21,652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.80 : 45,347.76 = 14,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.80/45,347.76 = 14,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.80x = 45,347.76 × 14,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.80x = 654,879,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,879,699.53/30,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.64

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