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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,912.94, 46,307.58 and 14,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,912.94, 46,307.58 and 14,250.16 is: 21,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,912.94 : 46,307.58 = 14,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,912.94/46,307.58 = 14,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,912.94x = 46,307.58 × 14,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,912.94x = 659,890,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,890,424.21/30,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.74

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