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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.17, 45,438.28 and 14,493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.17, 45,438.28 and 14,493.47 is: 21,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.17 : 45,438.28 = 14,493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.17/45,438.28 = 14,493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.17x = 45,438.28 × 14,493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.17x = 658,558,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,558,425.39/30,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.22

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