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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,403.83, 45,594.12 and 14,604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,403.83, 45,594.12 and 14,604.35 is: 21,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,403.83 : 45,594.12 = 14,604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,403.83/45,594.12 = 14,604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,403.83x = 45,594.12 × 14,604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,403.83x = 665,872,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,872,258.45/30,403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.93

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