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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.04, 46,291.87 and 8,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.04, 46,291.87 and 8,675.15 is: 13,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.04 : 46,291.87 = 8,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.04/46,291.87 = 8,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.04x = 46,291.87 × 8,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.04x = 401,588,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,588,916.03/30,860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.23

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