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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,406.98, 45,598.73 and 14,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,406.98, 45,598.73 and 14,601.95 is: 21,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,406.98 : 45,598.73 = 14,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,406.98/45,598.73 = 14,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,406.98x = 45,598.73 × 14,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,406.98x = 665,830,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,830,074.52/30,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.28

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