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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,406.74, 45,598.49 and 14,601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,406.74, 45,598.49 and 14,601.87 is: 21,897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,406.74 : 45,598.49 = 14,601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,406.74/45,598.49 = 14,601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,406.74x = 45,598.49 × 14,601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,406.74x = 665,823,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,823,287.06/30,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.23

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