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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,449.60, 45,674.40 and 14,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,449.60, 45,674.40 and 14,897.60 is: 22,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,449.60 : 45,674.40 = 14,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,449.60/45,674.40 = 14,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,449.60x = 45,674.40 × 14,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,449.60x = 680,438,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,438,941.44/30,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.40

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