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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.36, 44,990.30 and 14,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.36, 44,990.30 and 14,206.24 is: 21,297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.36 : 44,990.30 = 14,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.36/44,990.30 = 14,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.36x = 44,990.30 × 14,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.36x = 639,142,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,142,999.47/30,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.41

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