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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,477.62, 45,674.91 and 14,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,477.62, 45,674.91 and 14,681.51 is: 22,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,477.62 : 45,674.91 = 14,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,477.62/45,674.91 = 14,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,477.62x = 45,674.91 × 14,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,477.62x = 670,576,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,576,647.91/30,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.26

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