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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,302.04, 45,457.38 and 14,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,302.04, 45,457.38 and 14,709 is: 22,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,302.04 : 45,457.38 = 14,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,302.04/45,457.38 = 14,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,302.04x = 45,457.38 × 14,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,302.04x = 668,632,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,632,602.42/30,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.60

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