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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868.56, 46,310.16 and 10,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868.56, 46,310.16 and 10,092 is: 15,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868.56 : 46,310.16 = 10,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868.56/46,310.16 = 10,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868.56x = 46,310.16 × 10,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868.56x = 467,362,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,362,134.72/30,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.39

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