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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.57, 45,564.32 and 14,593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.57, 45,564.32 and 14,593.91 is: 21,889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.57 : 45,564.32 = 14,593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.57/45,564.32 = 14,593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.57x = 45,564.32 × 14,593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.57x = 664,961,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,961,393.95/30,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,889.88

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