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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,461.02, 45,700.76 and 14,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,461.02, 45,700.76 and 14,462.82 is: 21,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,461.02 : 45,700.76 = 14,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,461.02/45,700.76 = 14,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,461.02x = 45,700.76 × 14,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,461.02x = 660,961,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,961,865.74/30,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.61

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