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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,295.14, 45,442.73 and 14,496.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,295.14, 45,442.73 and 14,496.47 is: 21,744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,295.14 : 45,442.73 = 14,496.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,295.14/45,442.73 = 14,496.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,295.14x = 45,442.73 × 14,496.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,295.14x = 658,758,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,758,944.95/30,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.71

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