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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,045.60, 45,030.06 and 14,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,045.60, 45,030.06 and 14,250.60 is: 21,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,045.60 : 45,030.06 = 14,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,045.60/45,030.06 = 14,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,045.60x = 45,030.06 × 14,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,045.60x = 641,705,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,705,373.04/30,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.72

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