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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,615.48, 45,864.59 and 14,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,615.48, 45,864.59 and 14,773.74 is: 22,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,615.48 : 45,864.59 = 14,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,615.48/45,864.59 = 14,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,615.48x = 45,864.59 × 14,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,615.48x = 677,591,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,591,454.00/30,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.32

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