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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,282.96, 45,422.52 and 14,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,282.96, 45,422.52 and 14,499.24 is: 21,747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,282.96 : 45,422.52 = 14,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,282.96/45,422.52 = 14,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,282.96x = 45,422.52 × 14,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,282.96x = 658,592,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,592,018.88/30,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.94

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