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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.88, 46,331.91 and 14,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.88, 46,331.91 and 14,250.34 is: 21,367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.88 : 46,331.91 = 14,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.88/46,331.91 = 14,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.88x = 46,331.91 × 14,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.88x = 660,245,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,245,354.52/30,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.94

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