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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.57, 44,981.39 and 13,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.57, 44,981.39 and 13,979.49 is: 20,952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.57 : 44,981.39 = 13,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.57/44,981.39 = 13,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.57x = 44,981.39 × 13,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.57x = 628,816,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,816,926.64/30,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.49

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