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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,480.70, 45,721.05 and 14,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,480.70, 45,721.05 and 14,928.70 is: 22,393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,480.70 : 45,721.05 = 14,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,480.70/45,721.05 = 14,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,480.70x = 45,721.05 × 14,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,480.70x = 682,555,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,555,839.14/30,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.05

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