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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.76, 46,382.60 and 14,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.76, 46,382.60 and 14,273.12 is: 21,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.76 : 46,382.60 = 14,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.76/46,382.60 = 14,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.76x = 46,382.60 × 14,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.76x = 662,024,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,024,415.71/30,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.29

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