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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.59, 46,366.98 and 14,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.59, 46,366.98 and 14,272.35 is: 21,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.59 : 46,366.98 = 14,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.59/46,366.98 = 14,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.59x = 46,366.98 × 14,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.59x = 661,765,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,765,880.70/30,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.42

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