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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.56, 46,262.04 and 10,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.56, 46,262.04 and 10,060 is: 15,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.56 : 46,262.04 = 10,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.56/46,262.04 = 10,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.56x = 46,262.04 × 10,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.56x = 465,396,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,396,122.40/30,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.35

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