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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,915.98, 46,368.58 and 14,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,915.98, 46,368.58 and 14,274.59 is: 21,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,915.98 : 46,368.58 = 14,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,915.98/46,368.58 = 14,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,915.98x = 46,368.58 × 14,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,915.98x = 661,892,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,892,468.38/30,915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.40

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