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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.29, 45,626.73 and 14,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.29, 45,626.73 and 14,630.52 is: 21,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.29 : 45,626.73 = 14,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.29/45,626.73 = 14,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.29x = 45,626.73 × 14,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.29x = 667,542,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,542,785.80/30,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.77

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