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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,859.61, 46,282.19 and 8,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,859.61, 46,282.19 and 8,675.10 is: 13,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,859.61 : 46,282.19 = 8,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,859.61/46,282.19 = 8,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,859.61x = 46,282.19 × 8,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,859.61x = 401,502,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,502,583.09/30,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.62

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