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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.36, 46,015.60 and 21,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.36, 46,015.60 and 21,334.56 is: 31,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.36 : 46,015.60 = 21,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.36/46,015.60 = 21,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.36x = 46,015.60 × 21,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.36x = 981,722,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,722,579.14/30,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,962.98

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