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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,062.58, 45,063.84 and 14,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,062.58, 45,063.84 and 14,239.50 is: 21,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,062.58 : 45,063.84 = 14,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,062.58/45,063.84 = 14,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,062.58x = 45,063.84 × 14,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,062.58x = 641,686,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,686,549.68/30,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.03

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