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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,941.62, 46,405.01 and 14,285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,941.62, 46,405.01 and 14,285.65 is: 21,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,941.62 : 46,405.01 = 14,285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,941.62/46,405.01 = 14,285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,941.62x = 46,405.01 × 14,285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,941.62x = 662,925,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,925,833.14/30,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.05

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