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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.92, 46,293.18 and 8,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.92, 46,293.18 and 8,676.02 is: 13,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.92 : 46,293.18 = 8,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.92/46,293.18 = 8,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.92x = 46,293.18 × 8,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.92x = 401,640,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,640,555.54/30,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.54

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