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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.14, 45,588.87 and 14,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.14, 45,588.87 and 14,801.70 is: 22,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.14 : 45,588.87 = 14,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.14/45,588.87 = 14,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.14x = 45,588.87 × 14,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.14x = 674,792,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,792,777.08/30,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.76

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