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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.42, 45,297.37 and 14,401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.42, 45,297.37 and 14,401.11 is: 21,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.42 : 45,297.37 = 14,401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.42/45,297.37 = 14,401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.42x = 45,297.37 × 14,401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.42x = 652,332,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,332,408.08/30,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.25

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