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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,858.28, 46,225.44 and 14,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,858.28, 46,225.44 and 14,195.14 is: 21,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,858.28 : 46,225.44 = 14,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,858.28/46,225.44 = 14,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,858.28x = 46,225.44 × 14,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,858.28x = 656,176,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,176,592.36/30,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.20

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