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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,952.59, 46,436.73 and 14,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,952.59, 46,436.73 and 14,324.59 is: 21,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,952.59 : 46,436.73 = 14,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,952.59/46,436.73 = 14,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,952.59x = 46,436.73 × 14,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,952.59x = 665,187,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,187,118.19/30,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.52

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