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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,957.59, 46,444.23 and 14,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,957.59, 46,444.23 and 14,329.59 is: 21,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,957.59 : 46,444.23 = 14,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,957.59/46,444.23 = 14,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,957.59x = 46,444.23 × 14,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,957.59x = 665,526,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,526,773.77/30,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.02

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