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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.48, 45,339.42 and 14,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.48, 45,339.42 and 14,641.64 is: 21,948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.48 : 45,339.42 = 14,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.48/45,339.42 = 14,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.48x = 45,339.42 × 14,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.48x = 663,843,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,843,465.45/30,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,948.52

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