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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003.28, 45,014.64 and 14,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003.28, 45,014.64 and 14,422.12 is: 21,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003.28 : 45,014.64 = 14,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003.28/45,014.64 = 14,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003.28x = 45,014.64 × 14,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003.28x = 649,206,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,206,373.22/30,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.85

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