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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,566.53, 45,849.96 and 13,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,566.53, 45,849.96 and 13,914.91 is: 20,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,566.53 : 45,849.96 = 13,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,566.53/45,849.96 = 13,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,566.53x = 45,849.96 × 13,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,566.53x = 637,998,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,998,066.90/30,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,872.44

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