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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.58, 45,458.31 and 14,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.58, 45,458.31 and 14,701.70 is: 22,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.58 : 45,458.31 = 14,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.58/45,458.31 = 14,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.58x = 45,458.31 × 14,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.58x = 668,314,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,314,604.90/30,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.99

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