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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.13, 46,330.79 and 14,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.13, 46,330.79 and 14,249.59 is: 21,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.13 : 46,330.79 = 14,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.13/46,330.79 = 14,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.13x = 46,330.79 × 14,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.13x = 660,194,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,194,574.80/30,898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.82

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