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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.94, 45,062.91 and 14,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.94, 45,062.91 and 14,262.90 is: 21,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.94 : 45,062.91 = 14,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.94/45,062.91 = 14,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.94x = 45,062.91 × 14,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.94x = 642,727,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,727,779.04/30,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.81

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