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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.41, 46,361.40 and 14,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.41, 46,361.40 and 14,249.51 is: 21,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.41 : 46,361.40 = 14,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.41/46,361.40 = 14,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.41x = 46,361.40 × 14,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.41x = 660,627,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,627,001.11/30,898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.61

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