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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,852.72, 46,280.88 and 8,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,852.72, 46,280.88 and 8,667.83 is: 13,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,852.72 : 46,280.88 = 8,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,852.72/46,280.88 = 8,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,852.72x = 46,280.88 × 8,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,852.72x = 401,154,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,154,737.85/30,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.25

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