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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.34, 46,292.91 and 10,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.34, 46,292.91 and 10,085.94 is: 15,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.34 : 46,292.91 = 10,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.34/46,292.91 = 10,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.34x = 46,292.91 × 10,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.34x = 466,907,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,907,512.69/30,860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.69

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