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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,852.34, 46,263.93 and 14,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,852.34, 46,263.93 and 14,207.45 is: 21,304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,852.34 : 46,263.93 = 14,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,852.34/46,263.93 = 14,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,852.34x = 46,263.93 × 14,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,852.34x = 657,292,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,292,567.79/30,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,304.46

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