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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.87, 45,137.47 and 14,313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.87, 45,137.47 and 14,313.39 is: 21,442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.87 : 45,137.47 = 14,313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.87/45,137.47 = 14,313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.87x = 45,137.47 × 14,313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.87x = 646,070,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,070,211.72/30,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.14

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