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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.63, 46,331.54 and 14,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.63, 46,331.54 and 14,250.09 is: 21,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.63 : 46,331.54 = 14,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.63/46,331.54 = 14,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.63x = 46,331.54 × 14,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.63x = 660,228,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,228,543.59/30,898.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.57

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