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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,060.59, 45,060.84 and 14,237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,060.59, 45,060.84 and 14,237.51 is: 21,342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,060.59 : 45,060.84 = 14,237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,060.59/45,060.84 = 14,237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,060.59x = 45,060.84 × 14,237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,060.59x = 641,553,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,553,934.80/30,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.03

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