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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,506.65, 45,789.56 and 14,722.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,506.65, 45,789.56 and 14,722.78 is: 22,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,506.65 : 45,789.56 = 14,722.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,506.65/45,789.56 = 14,722.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,506.65x = 45,789.56 × 14,722.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,506.65x = 674,149,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,149,618.18/30,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.45

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