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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.70, 45,331.05 and 14,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.70, 45,331.05 and 14,639.90 is: 21,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.70 : 45,331.05 = 14,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.70/45,331.05 = 14,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.70x = 45,331.05 × 14,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.70x = 663,642,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,642,038.90/30,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.72

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