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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.14, 45,035.32 and 14,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.14, 45,035.32 and 14,254.59 is: 21,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.14 : 45,035.32 = 14,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.14/45,035.32 = 14,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.14x = 45,035.32 × 14,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.14x = 641,960,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,960,022.12/30,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.65

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