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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,669.30, 46,017.72 and 14,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,669.30, 46,017.72 and 14,865.66 is: 22,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,669.30 : 46,017.72 = 14,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,669.30/46,017.72 = 14,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,669.30x = 46,017.72 × 14,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,669.30x = 684,083,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,083,779.50/30,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.16

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