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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,021.54, 45,032.24 and 28,194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,021.54, 45,032.24 and 28,194.71 is: 42,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,021.54 : 45,032.24 = 28,194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,021.54/45,032.24 = 28,194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,021.54x = 45,032.24 × 28,194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,021.54x = 1,269,670,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,670,947.45/30,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,292.00

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