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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,854.98, 46,275.25 and 8,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,854.98, 46,275.25 and 8,670.48 is: 13,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,854.98 : 46,275.25 = 8,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,854.98/46,275.25 = 8,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,854.98x = 46,275.25 × 8,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,854.98x = 401,228,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,228,629.62/30,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.69

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