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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.66, 44,990.71 and 11,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.66, 44,990.71 and 11,281.79 is: 16,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.66 : 44,990.71 = 11,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.66/44,990.71 = 11,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.66x = 44,990.71 × 11,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.66x = 507,575,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,575,826.44/30,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.93

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