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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,895.86, 46,307.98 and 14,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,895.86, 46,307.98 and 14,220.88 is: 21,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,895.86 : 46,307.98 = 14,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,895.86/46,307.98 = 14,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,895.86x = 46,307.98 × 14,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,895.86x = 658,540,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,540,226.62/30,895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.84

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