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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,859.68, 46,254.52 and 14,185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,859.68, 46,254.52 and 14,185.26 is: 21,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,859.68 : 46,254.52 = 14,185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,859.68/46,254.52 = 14,185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,859.68x = 46,254.52 × 14,185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,859.68x = 656,132,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,132,392.38/30,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.80

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