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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.23, 46,259.43 and 14,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.23, 46,259.43 and 14,188.28 is: 21,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.23 : 46,259.43 = 14,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.23/46,259.43 = 14,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.23x = 46,259.43 × 14,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.23x = 656,341,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,341,514.18/30,844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.23

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