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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,901.63, 46,336.03 and 14,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,901.63, 46,336.03 and 14,253.09 is: 21,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,901.63 : 46,336.03 = 14,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,901.63/46,336.03 = 14,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,901.63x = 46,336.03 × 14,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,901.63x = 660,431,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,431,605.83/30,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.06

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