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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.84, 46,293.66 and 10,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.84, 46,293.66 and 10,086.44 is: 15,130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.84 : 46,293.66 = 10,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.84/46,293.66 = 10,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.84x = 46,293.66 × 10,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.84x = 466,938,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,938,223.97/30,860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.44

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