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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,388.65, 45,599.35 and 14,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,388.65, 45,599.35 and 14,806.28 is: 22,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,388.65 : 45,599.35 = 14,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,388.65/45,599.35 = 14,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,388.65x = 45,599.35 × 14,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,388.65x = 675,156,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,156,743.92/30,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.40

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