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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.70, 45,400.05 and 14,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.70, 45,400.05 and 14,714.70 is: 22,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.70 : 45,400.05 = 14,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.70/45,400.05 = 14,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.70x = 45,400.05 × 14,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.70x = 668,048,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,048,115.74/30,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.05

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