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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,406.23, 45,597.60 and 14,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,406.23, 45,597.60 and 14,601.20 is: 21,896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,406.23 : 45,597.60 = 14,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,406.23/45,597.60 = 14,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,406.23x = 45,597.60 × 14,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,406.23x = 665,779,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,779,449.13/30,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,896.15

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