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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.84, 45,367.26 and 14,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.84, 45,367.26 and 14,664.76 is: 21,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.84 : 45,367.26 = 14,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.84/45,367.26 = 14,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.84x = 45,367.26 × 14,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.84x = 665,299,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,299,979.76/30,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.14

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