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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.70, 45,317.55 and 14,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.70, 45,317.55 and 14,630.90 is: 21,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.70 : 45,317.55 = 14,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.70/45,317.55 = 14,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.70x = 45,317.55 × 14,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.70x = 663,036,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,036,542.30/30,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.23

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