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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.44, 45,034.38 and 14,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.44, 45,034.38 and 14,432.04 is: 21,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.44 : 45,034.38 = 14,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.44/45,034.38 = 14,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.44x = 45,034.38 × 14,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.44x = 649,937,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,937,973.54/30,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.73

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