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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,736.71, 46,097.78 and 14,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,736.71, 46,097.78 and 14,086.35 is: 21,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,736.71 : 46,097.78 = 14,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,736.71/46,097.78 = 14,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,736.71x = 46,097.78 × 14,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,736.71x = 649,349,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,349,392.87/30,736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.18

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