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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.40, 45,698.10 and 14,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.40, 45,698.10 and 14,913.40 is: 22,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.40 : 45,698.10 = 14,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.40/45,698.10 = 14,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.40x = 45,698.10 × 14,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.40x = 681,514,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,514,044.54/30,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.10

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