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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,809, 46,217.15 and 10,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,809, 46,217.15 and 10,032.50 is: 15,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,809 : 46,217.15 = 10,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,809/46,217.15 = 10,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,809x = 46,217.15 × 10,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,809x = 463,673,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,673,557.38/30,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.94

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