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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.97, 45,418.47 and 14,480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.97, 45,418.47 and 14,480.27 is: 21,720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.97 : 45,418.47 = 14,480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.97/45,418.47 = 14,480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.97x = 45,418.47 × 14,480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.97x = 657,671,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,671,708.59/30,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.41

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