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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.76, 46,211.46 and 14,185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.76, 46,211.46 and 14,185.95 is: 21,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.76 : 46,211.46 = 14,185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.76/46,211.46 = 14,185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.76x = 46,211.46 × 14,185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.76x = 655,553,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,553,460.99/30,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.56

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