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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,446.82, 45,605.34 and 14,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,446.82, 45,605.34 and 14,628.60 is: 21,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,446.82 : 45,605.34 = 14,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,446.82/45,605.34 = 14,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,446.82x = 45,605.34 × 14,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,446.82x = 667,142,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,142,276.72/30,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,911.72

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