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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,657.28, 45,996.48 and 14,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,657.28, 45,996.48 and 14,024.32 is: 21,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,657.28 : 45,996.48 = 14,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,657.28/45,996.48 = 14,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,657.28x = 45,996.48 × 14,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,657.28x = 645,069,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,069,354.39/30,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.31

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