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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,864.08, 46,301.88 and 10,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,864.08, 46,301.88 and 10,102.16 is: 15,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,864.08 : 46,301.88 = 10,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,864.08/46,301.88 = 10,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,864.08x = 46,301.88 × 10,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,864.08x = 467,749,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,749,000.06/30,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.13

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