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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,122.95, 45,123.06 and 14,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,122.95, 45,123.06 and 14,279.96 is: 21,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,122.95 : 45,123.06 = 14,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,122.95/45,123.06 = 14,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,122.95x = 45,123.06 × 14,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,122.95x = 644,355,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,355,266.26/30,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.85

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