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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.47, 45,420.72 and 14,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.47, 45,420.72 and 14,481.78 is: 21,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.47 : 45,420.72 = 14,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.47/45,420.72 = 14,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.47x = 45,420.72 × 14,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.47x = 657,772,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,772,874.48/30,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,722.68

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