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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.37, 45,032.68 and 14,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.37, 45,032.68 and 14,252.81 is: 21,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.37 : 45,032.68 = 14,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.37/45,032.68 = 14,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.37x = 45,032.68 × 14,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.37x = 641,842,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,842,231.83/30,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.99

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