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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,545.28, 45,847.50 and 14,761.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,545.28, 45,847.50 and 14,761.42 is: 22,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,545.28 : 45,847.50 = 14,761.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,545.28/45,847.50 = 14,761.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,545.28x = 45,847.50 × 14,761.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,545.28x = 676,774,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,774,203.45/30,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.42

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