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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,740.64, 46,055.34 and 14,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,740.64, 46,055.34 and 14,114.58 is: 21,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,740.64 : 46,055.34 = 14,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,740.64/46,055.34 = 14,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,740.64x = 46,055.34 × 14,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,740.64x = 650,051,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,051,780.86/30,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.33

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