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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,878.81, 46,283.21 and 14,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,878.81, 46,283.21 and 14,204.42 is: 21,290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,878.81 : 46,283.21 = 14,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,878.81/46,283.21 = 14,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,878.81x = 46,283.21 × 14,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,878.81x = 657,426,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,426,153.79/30,878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.53

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