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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,611.26, 45,877.43 and 14,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,611.26, 45,877.43 and 14,812.58 is: 22,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,611.26 : 45,877.43 = 14,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,611.26/45,877.43 = 14,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,611.26x = 45,877.43 × 14,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,611.26x = 679,563,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,563,253.79/30,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.78

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