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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,479.62, 45,677.91 and 14,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,479.62, 45,677.91 and 14,683.51 is: 22,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,479.62 : 45,677.91 = 14,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,479.62/45,677.91 = 14,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,479.62x = 45,677.91 × 14,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,479.62x = 670,712,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,712,048.26/30,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.26

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