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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.27, 45,575.90 and 14,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.27, 45,575.90 and 14,373.68 is: 21,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.27 : 45,575.90 = 14,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.27/45,575.90 = 14,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.27x = 45,575.90 × 14,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.27x = 655,093,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,093,412.83/30,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.25

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