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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,761.95, 46,106.92 and 14,123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,761.95, 46,106.92 and 14,123.59 is: 21,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,761.95 : 46,106.92 = 14,123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,761.95/46,106.92 = 14,123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,761.95x = 46,106.92 × 14,123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,761.95x = 651,195,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,195,234.24/30,761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.85

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