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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.07, 46,272.09 and 10,071.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.07, 46,272.09 and 10,071.57 is: 15,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.07 : 46,272.09 = 10,071.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.07/46,272.09 = 10,071.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.07x = 46,272.09 × 10,071.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.07x = 466,032,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,032,593.48/30,848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.35

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