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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,859.20, 46,295.28 and 10,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,859.20, 46,295.28 and 10,080 is: 15,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,859.20 : 46,295.28 = 10,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,859.20/46,295.28 = 10,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,859.20x = 46,295.28 × 10,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,859.20x = 466,656,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,656,422.40/30,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.12

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