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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.27, 45,380.45 and 14,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.27, 45,380.45 and 14,474.22 is: 21,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.27 : 45,380.45 = 14,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.27/45,380.45 = 14,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.27x = 45,380.45 × 14,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.27x = 656,846,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,846,610.64/30,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.25

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