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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.58, 46,011.26 and 8,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.58, 46,011.26 and 8,487.14 is: 12,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.58 : 46,011.26 = 8,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.58/46,011.26 = 8,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.58x = 46,011.26 × 8,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.58x = 390,504,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,504,005.20/30,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.96

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