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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.26, 45,570.17 and 14,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.26, 45,570.17 and 14,604.96 is: 21,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.26 : 45,570.17 = 14,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.26/45,570.17 = 14,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.26x = 45,570.17 × 14,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.26x = 665,550,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,550,510.04/30,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.37

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