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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.97, 45,573.61 and 14,377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.97, 45,573.61 and 14,377.63 is: 21,556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.97 : 45,573.61 = 14,377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.97/45,573.61 = 14,377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.97x = 45,573.61 × 14,377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.97x = 655,240,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,240,377.14/30,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.11

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