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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.87, 46,205.64 and 14,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.87, 46,205.64 and 14,182.09 is: 21,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.87 : 46,205.64 = 14,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.87/46,205.64 = 14,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.87x = 46,205.64 × 14,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.87x = 655,292,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,292,544.99/30,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.78

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