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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,827.66, 46,241.81 and 10,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,827.66, 46,241.81 and 10,837.71 is: 16,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,827.66 : 46,241.81 = 10,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,827.66/46,241.81 = 10,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,827.66x = 46,241.81 × 10,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,827.66x = 501,155,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,155,326.66/30,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.68

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