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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,948.36, 46,360.10 and 14,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,948.36, 46,360.10 and 14,285.25 is: 21,399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,948.36 : 46,360.10 = 14,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,948.36/46,360.10 = 14,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,948.36x = 46,360.10 × 14,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,948.36x = 662,265,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,265,547.10/30,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.05

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