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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,825.66, 46,238.88 and 10,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,825.66, 46,238.88 and 10,834.34 is: 16,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,825.66 : 46,238.88 = 10,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,825.66/46,238.88 = 10,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,825.66x = 46,238.88 × 10,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,825.66x = 500,967,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,967,725.25/30,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,251.65

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