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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,857.52, 46,294.65 and 10,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,857.52, 46,294.65 and 10,081.02 is: 15,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,857.52 : 46,294.65 = 10,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,857.52/46,294.65 = 10,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,857.52x = 46,294.65 × 10,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,857.52x = 466,697,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,697,292.54/30,857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.26

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