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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.10, 45,399.15 and 14,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.10, 45,399.15 and 14,714.10 is: 22,071.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.10 : 45,399.15 = 14,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.10/45,399.15 = 14,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.10x = 45,399.15 × 14,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.10x = 668,007,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,007,633.02/30,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.15

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