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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,861.84, 46,295.16 and 10,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,861.84, 46,295.16 and 10,087.44 is: 15,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,861.84 : 46,295.16 = 10,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,861.84/46,295.16 = 10,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,861.84x = 46,295.16 × 10,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,861.84x = 466,999,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,999,648.79/30,861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.94

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