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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,661.02, 45,926.73 and 14,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,661.02, 45,926.73 and 14,034.96 is: 21,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,661.02 : 45,926.73 = 14,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,661.02/45,926.73 = 14,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,661.02x = 45,926.73 × 14,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,661.02x = 644,579,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,579,818.48/30,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.78

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