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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.17, 46,248.22 and 8,648.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.17, 46,248.22 and 8,648.83 is: 12,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.17 : 46,248.22 = 8,648.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.17/46,248.22 = 8,648.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.17x = 46,248.22 × 8,648.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.17x = 399,992,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,992,992.58/30,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.24

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