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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.72, 46,437.57 and 14,320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.72, 46,437.57 and 14,320.58 is: 21,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.72 : 46,437.57 = 14,320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.72/46,437.57 = 14,320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.72x = 46,437.57 × 14,320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.72x = 665,012,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,012,704.00/30,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.00

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