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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.50, 46,256.04 and 10,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.50, 46,256.04 and 10,056 is: 15,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.50 : 46,256.04 = 10,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.50/46,256.04 = 10,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.50x = 46,256.04 × 10,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.50x = 465,150,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,150,738.24/30,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,086.38

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