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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.20, 44,982.32 and 12,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.20, 44,982.32 and 12,224.12 is: 18,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.20 : 44,982.32 = 12,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.20/44,982.32 = 12,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.20x = 44,982.32 × 12,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.20x = 549,869,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,869,277.56/30,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.30

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