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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,013.12, 44,989.44 and 14,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,013.12, 44,989.44 and 14,422.24 is: 21,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,013.12 : 44,989.44 = 14,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,013.12/44,989.44 = 14,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,013.12x = 44,989.44 × 14,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,013.12x = 648,848,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,848,501.15/30,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.83

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