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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.82, 46,274.71 and 10,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.82, 46,274.71 and 10,073.32 is: 15,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.82 : 46,274.71 = 10,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.82/46,274.71 = 10,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.82x = 46,274.71 × 10,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.82x = 466,139,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,139,961.74/30,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.97

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