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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.38, 45,019.14 and 15,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.38, 45,019.14 and 15,014.08 is: 22,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.38 : 45,019.14 = 15,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.38/45,019.14 = 15,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.38x = 45,019.14 × 15,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.38x = 675,920,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,920,969.49/30,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.15

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