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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868.14, 46,302.06 and 10,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868.14, 46,302.06 and 10,091.64 is: 15,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868.14 : 46,302.06 = 10,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868.14/46,302.06 = 10,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868.14x = 46,302.06 × 10,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868.14x = 467,263,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,263,720.78/30,868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.41

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