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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,422.52, 45,590.99 and 14,395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,422.52, 45,590.99 and 14,395.05 is: 21,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422.52 : 45,590.99 = 14,395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422.52/45,590.99 = 14,395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422.52x = 45,590.99 × 14,395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422.52x = 656,284,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,284,508.62/30,422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.33

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