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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,948.74, 46,360.66 and 14,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,948.74, 46,360.66 and 14,285.63 is: 21,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,948.74 : 46,360.66 = 14,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,948.74/46,360.66 = 14,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,948.74x = 46,360.66 × 14,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,948.74x = 662,290,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,290,967.80/30,948.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.61

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