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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.66, 44,986.03 and 13,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.66, 44,986.03 and 13,982.59 is: 20,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.66 : 44,986.03 = 13,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.66/44,986.03 = 13,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.66x = 44,986.03 × 13,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.66x = 629,021,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,021,213.22/30,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.13

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