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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.84, 45,672.72 and 12,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.84, 45,672.72 and 12,914.24 is: 19,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.84 : 45,672.72 = 12,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.84/45,672.72 = 12,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.84x = 45,672.72 × 12,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.84x = 589,828,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,828,467.53/30,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.31

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