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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,814.97, 46,214.28 and 14,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,814.97, 46,214.28 and 14,166.50 is: 21,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,814.97 : 46,214.28 = 14,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,814.97/46,214.28 = 14,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,814.97x = 46,214.28 × 14,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,814.97x = 654,694,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,694,366.55/30,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,245.99

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