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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,864.58, 46,302.63 and 10,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,864.58, 46,302.63 and 10,102.66 is: 15,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,864.58 : 46,302.63 = 10,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,864.58/46,302.63 = 10,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,864.58x = 46,302.63 × 10,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,864.58x = 467,779,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,779,728.00/30,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.88

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