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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,845.48, 46,261.29 and 14,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,845.48, 46,261.29 and 14,189.52 is: 21,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,845.48 : 46,261.29 = 14,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,845.48/46,261.29 = 14,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,845.48x = 46,261.29 × 14,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,845.48x = 656,425,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,425,499.68/30,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.09

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