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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,869.56, 46,311.66 and 10,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,869.56, 46,311.66 and 10,093 is: 15,141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869.56 : 46,311.66 = 10,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869.56/46,311.66 = 10,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869.56x = 46,311.66 × 10,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869.56x = 467,423,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,423,584.38/30,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.89

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