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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,845.73, 46,261.68 and 14,189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,845.73, 46,261.68 and 14,189.77 is: 21,281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,845.73 : 46,261.68 = 14,189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,845.73/46,261.68 = 14,189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,845.73x = 46,261.68 × 14,189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,845.73x = 656,442,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,442,599.01/30,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.47

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