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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,814.82, 46,183.86 and 14,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,814.82, 46,183.86 and 14,157.14 is: 21,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,814.82 : 46,183.86 = 14,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,814.82/46,183.86 = 14,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,814.82x = 46,183.86 × 14,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,814.82x = 653,831,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,831,371.76/30,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.08

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