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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,293.54, 45,440.34 and 14,494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,293.54, 45,440.34 and 14,494.85 is: 21,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,293.54 : 45,440.34 = 14,494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,293.54/45,440.34 = 14,494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,293.54x = 45,440.34 × 14,494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,293.54x = 658,650,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,650,912.25/30,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.29

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