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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.89, 46,021.77 and 14,038.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.89, 46,021.77 and 14,038.11 is: 21,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.89 : 46,021.77 = 14,038.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.89/46,021.77 = 14,038.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.89x = 46,021.77 × 14,038.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.89x = 646,058,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,058,669.65/30,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.17

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