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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,806.60, 46,209.90 and 10,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,806.60, 46,209.90 and 10,032.20 is: 15,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,806.60 : 46,209.90 = 10,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,806.60/46,209.90 = 10,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,806.60x = 46,209.90 × 10,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,806.60x = 463,586,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,586,958.78/30,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.30

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