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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,865.62, 46,304.91 and 10,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,865.62, 46,304.91 and 10,087.50 is: 15,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,865.62 : 46,304.91 = 10,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,865.62/46,304.91 = 10,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,865.62x = 46,304.91 × 10,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,865.62x = 467,100,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,100,779.63/30,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.37

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