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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,843.99, 46,285.12 and 14,206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,843.99, 46,285.12 and 14,206.39 is: 21,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,843.99 : 46,285.12 = 14,206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,843.99/46,285.12 = 14,206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,843.99x = 46,285.12 × 14,206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,843.99x = 657,544,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,544,367.96/30,843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.40

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