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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,022.12, 45,002.94 and 14,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,022.12, 45,002.94 and 14,431.24 is: 21,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,022.12 : 45,002.94 = 14,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,022.12/45,002.94 = 14,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,022.12x = 45,002.94 × 14,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,022.12x = 649,448,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,448,227.85/30,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.32

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