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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.67, 45,439.03 and 14,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.67, 45,439.03 and 14,493.99 is: 21,740.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.67 : 45,439.03 = 14,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.67/45,439.03 = 14,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.67x = 45,439.03 × 14,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.67x = 658,592,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,592,697.82/30,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.99

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