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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.39, 45,792.28 and 14,523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.39, 45,792.28 and 14,523.04 is: 21,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.39 : 45,792.28 = 14,523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.39/45,792.28 = 14,523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.39x = 45,792.28 × 14,523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.39x = 665,042,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,042,963.34/30,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,779.42

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