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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.23, 46,293.05 and 8,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.23, 46,293.05 and 8,673.79 is: 13,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.23 : 46,293.05 = 8,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.23/46,293.05 = 8,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.23x = 46,293.05 × 8,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.23x = 401,536,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,536,194.16/30,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.45

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