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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.24, 46,250.10 and 10,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.24, 46,250.10 and 10,048.92 is: 15,077.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.24 : 46,250.10 = 10,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.24/46,250.10 = 10,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.24x = 46,250.10 × 10,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.24x = 464,763,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,763,554.89/30,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.37

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