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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,879.70, 46,283.79 and 14,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,879.70, 46,283.79 and 14,204.74 is: 21,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,879.70 : 46,283.79 = 14,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,879.70/46,283.79 = 14,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,879.70x = 46,283.79 × 14,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,879.70x = 657,449,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,449,203.16/30,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.66

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