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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,843.11, 46,257.74 and 14,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,843.11, 46,257.74 and 14,187.14 is: 21,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,843.11 : 46,257.74 = 14,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,843.11/46,257.74 = 14,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,843.11x = 46,257.74 × 14,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,843.11x = 656,264,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,264,904.71/30,843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.52

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