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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,344.84, 45,499.98 and 14,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,344.84, 45,499.98 and 14,742.92 is: 22,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,344.84 : 45,499.98 = 14,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,344.84/45,499.98 = 14,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,344.84x = 45,499.98 × 14,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,344.84x = 670,802,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,802,565.14/30,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.98

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