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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,719.78, 46,079.36 and 14,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,719.78, 46,079.36 and 14,075.09 is: 21,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,719.78 : 46,079.36 = 14,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,719.78/46,079.36 = 14,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,719.78x = 46,079.36 × 14,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,719.78x = 648,570,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,570,838.37/30,719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.49

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