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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.76, 45,869.76 and 13,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.76, 45,869.76 and 13,974.84 is: 20,944.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.76 : 45,869.76 = 13,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.76/45,869.76 = 13,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.76x = 45,869.76 × 13,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.76x = 641,022,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,022,556.84/30,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.51

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