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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.79, 45,367.17 and 14,457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.79, 45,367.17 and 14,457.88 is: 21,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.79 : 45,367.17 = 14,457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.79/45,367.17 = 14,457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.79x = 45,367.17 × 14,457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.79x = 655,913,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,913,099.80/30,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.63

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