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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,682.83, 45,968.62 and 14,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,682.83, 45,968.62 and 14,056.77 is: 21,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,682.83 : 45,968.62 = 14,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,682.83/45,968.62 = 14,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,682.83x = 45,968.62 × 14,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,682.83x = 646,170,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,170,318.56/30,682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.67

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