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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,884.59, 46,291.09 and 14,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,884.59, 46,291.09 and 14,209.63 is: 21,297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,884.59 : 46,291.09 = 14,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,884.59/46,291.09 = 14,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,884.59x = 46,291.09 × 14,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,884.59x = 657,779,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,779,261.20/30,884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.98

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