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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.25, 45,075.82 and 14,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.25, 45,075.82 and 14,268.81 is: 21,397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.25 : 45,075.82 = 14,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.25/45,075.82 = 14,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.25x = 45,075.82 × 14,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.25x = 643,178,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,178,177.61/30,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.01

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