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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,705.66, 46,044.72 and 14,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,705.66, 46,044.72 and 14,071.14 is: 21,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,705.66 : 46,044.72 = 14,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,705.66/46,044.72 = 14,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,705.66x = 46,044.72 × 14,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,705.66x = 647,901,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,901,701.38/30,705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.40

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