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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,038.14, 44,998.89 and 14,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,038.14, 44,998.89 and 14,466.70 is: 21,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,038.14 : 44,998.89 = 14,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,038.14/44,998.89 = 14,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,038.14x = 44,998.89 × 14,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,038.14x = 650,985,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,985,441.96/30,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.96

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