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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.59, 46,003.82 and 8,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.59, 46,003.82 and 8,482.91 is: 12,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.59 : 46,003.82 = 8,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.59/46,003.82 = 8,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.59x = 46,003.82 × 8,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.59x = 390,245,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,245,992.28/30,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.03

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