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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,709.52, 46,048.61 and 14,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,709.52, 46,048.61 and 14,055.28 is: 21,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,709.52 : 46,048.61 = 14,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,709.52/46,048.61 = 14,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,709.52x = 46,048.61 × 14,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,709.52x = 647,225,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,225,921.76/30,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.74

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