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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.78, 46,369.77 and 14,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.78, 46,369.77 and 14,291.58 is: 21,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.78 : 46,369.77 = 14,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.78/46,369.77 = 14,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.78x = 46,369.77 × 14,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.78x = 662,697,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,697,277.54/30,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.56

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