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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.66, 46,070.11 and 18,071.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.66, 46,070.11 and 18,071.41 is: 27,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.66 : 46,070.11 = 18,071.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.66/46,070.11 = 18,071.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.66x = 46,070.11 × 18,071.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.66x = 832,551,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,551,756.20/30,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,106.01

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