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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.81, 46,273.53 and 14,211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.81, 46,273.53 and 14,211.03 is: 21,299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.81 : 46,273.53 = 14,211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.81/46,273.53 = 14,211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.81x = 46,273.53 × 14,211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.81x = 657,594,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,594,523.04/30,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.43

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