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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,793.56, 46,147.86 and 14,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,793.56, 46,147.86 and 14,112.12 is: 21,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,793.56 : 46,147.86 = 14,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,793.56/46,147.86 = 14,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,793.56x = 46,147.86 × 14,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,793.56x = 651,244,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,244,138.06/30,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.71

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