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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.64, 45,544.28 and 14,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.64, 45,544.28 and 14,565.56 is: 21,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.64 : 45,544.28 = 14,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.64/45,544.28 = 14,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.64x = 45,544.28 × 14,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.64x = 663,377,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,377,642.45/30,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.38

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