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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.73, 46,044.51 and 14,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.73, 46,044.51 and 14,052.50 is: 21,071.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.73 : 46,044.51 = 14,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.73/46,044.51 = 14,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.73x = 46,044.51 × 14,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.73x = 647,040,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,040,246.55/30,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.61

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