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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.39, 45,320.99 and 14,420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.39, 45,320.99 and 14,420.09 is: 21,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.39 : 45,320.99 = 14,420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.39/45,320.99 = 14,420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.39x = 45,320.99 × 14,420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.39x = 653,532,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,532,540.96/30,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.56

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