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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,346.02, 45,538.47 and 14,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,346.02, 45,538.47 and 14,755.14 is: 22,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,346.02 : 45,538.47 = 14,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,346.02/45,538.47 = 14,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,346.02x = 45,538.47 × 14,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,346.02x = 671,926,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,926,500.24/30,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.16

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