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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,941.68, 46,374.44 and 14,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,941.68, 46,374.44 and 14,279.16 is: 21,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,941.68 : 46,374.44 = 14,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,941.68/46,374.44 = 14,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,941.68x = 46,374.44 × 14,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,941.68x = 662,188,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,188,048.67/30,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.17

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