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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,791.84, 46,158.06 and 14,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,791.84, 46,158.06 and 14,163.26 is: 21,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,791.84 : 46,158.06 = 14,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,791.84/46,158.06 = 14,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,791.84x = 46,158.06 × 14,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,791.84x = 653,748,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,748,604.88/30,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.23

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