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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,843.48, 46,258.29 and 14,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,843.48, 46,258.29 and 14,187.52 is: 21,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,843.48 : 46,258.29 = 14,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,843.48/46,258.29 = 14,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,843.48x = 46,258.29 × 14,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,843.48x = 656,290,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,290,414.54/30,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.09

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