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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,599.95, 45,872.59 and 14,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,599.95, 45,872.59 and 14,796.14 is: 22,180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,599.95 : 45,872.59 = 14,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,599.95/45,872.59 = 14,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,599.95x = 45,872.59 × 14,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,599.95x = 678,737,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,737,263.80/30,599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.99

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