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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,858.68, 46,253.03 and 14,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,858.68, 46,253.03 and 14,184.26 is: 21,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,858.68 : 46,253.03 = 14,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,858.68/46,253.03 = 14,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,858.68x = 46,253.03 × 14,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,858.68x = 656,065,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,065,048.02/30,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,260.31

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