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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.69, 46,202.36 and 14,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,842.69, 46,202.36 and 14,179.89 is: 21,241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,842.69 : 46,202.36 = 14,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,842.69/46,202.36 = 14,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,842.69x = 46,202.36 × 14,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,842.69x = 655,144,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,144,382.54/30,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.48

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