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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,713.84, 46,014.87 and 21,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,713.84, 46,014.87 and 21,334.04 is: 31,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,713.84 : 46,014.87 = 21,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,713.84/46,014.87 = 21,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,713.84x = 46,014.87 × 21,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,713.84x = 981,683,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,683,077.17/30,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,962.24

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