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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.68, 45,553.98 and 14,557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.68, 45,553.98 and 14,557.31 is: 21,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.68 : 45,553.98 = 14,557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.68/45,553.98 = 14,557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.68x = 45,553.98 × 14,557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.68x = 663,143,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,143,408.59/30,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.59

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