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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.52, 46,299.15 and 10,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.52, 46,299.15 and 10,084.02 is: 15,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.52 : 46,299.15 = 10,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.52/46,299.15 = 10,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.52x = 46,299.15 × 10,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.52x = 466,881,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,881,554.58/30,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.76

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