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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.32, 46,276.96 and 10,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.32, 46,276.96 and 10,074.82 is: 15,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.32 : 46,276.96 = 10,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.32/46,276.96 = 10,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.32x = 46,276.96 × 10,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.32x = 466,232,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,232,042.15/30,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.22

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