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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.11, 46,237.86 and 10,048.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.11, 46,237.86 and 10,048.61 is: 15,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.11 : 46,237.86 = 10,048.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.11/46,237.86 = 10,048.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.11x = 46,237.86 × 10,048.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.11x = 464,626,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,626,222.37/30,825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.98

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