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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,635.04, 45,887.99 and 14,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,635.04, 45,887.99 and 14,009.07 is: 20,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,635.04 : 45,887.99 = 14,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,635.04/45,887.99 = 14,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,635.04x = 45,887.99 × 14,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,635.04x = 642,847,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,847,907.98/30,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.07

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