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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,867.60, 46,301.40 and 10,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,867.60, 46,301.40 and 10,093.20 is: 15,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867.60 : 46,301.40 = 10,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867.60/46,301.40 = 10,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867.60x = 46,301.40 × 10,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867.60x = 467,329,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,329,290.48/30,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.80

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