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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,912.73, 46,336.72 and 14,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,912.73, 46,336.72 and 14,283.67 is: 21,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,912.73 : 46,336.72 = 14,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,912.73/46,336.72 = 14,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,912.73x = 46,336.72 × 14,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,912.73x = 661,858,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,858,562.46/30,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.55

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