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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,482.27, 45,716.38 and 14,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,482.27, 45,716.38 and 14,679.30 is: 22,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,482.27 : 45,716.38 = 14,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,482.27/45,716.38 = 14,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,482.27x = 45,716.38 × 14,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,482.27x = 671,084,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,084,591.67/30,482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.57

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