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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,734.64, 46,046.34 and 14,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,734.64, 46,046.34 and 14,108.58 is: 21,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,734.64 : 46,046.34 = 14,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,734.64/46,046.34 = 14,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,734.64x = 46,046.34 × 14,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,734.64x = 649,648,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,648,471.60/30,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.34

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