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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.64, 46,253.42 and 10,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.64, 46,253.42 and 10,059.14 is: 15,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.64 : 46,253.42 = 10,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.64/46,253.42 = 10,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.64x = 46,253.42 × 10,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.64x = 465,269,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,269,627.26/30,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,088.70

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