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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,808.60, 46,212.90 and 10,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,808.60, 46,212.90 and 10,034.20 is: 15,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,808.60 : 46,212.90 = 10,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,808.60/46,212.90 = 10,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,808.60x = 46,212.90 × 10,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,808.60x = 463,709,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,709,481.18/30,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.30

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