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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,663.64, 45,962.40 and 14,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,663.64, 45,962.40 and 14,835.23 is: 22,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,663.64 : 45,962.40 = 14,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,663.64/45,962.40 = 14,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,663.64x = 45,962.40 × 14,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,663.64x = 681,862,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,862,775.35/30,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.85

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