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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,674.81, 46,013.23 and 8,486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,674.81, 46,013.23 and 8,486.33 is: 12,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,674.81 : 46,013.23 = 8,486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,674.81/46,013.23 = 8,486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,674.81x = 46,013.23 × 8,486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,674.81x = 390,483,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,483,234.69/30,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.77

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