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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,870.21, 46,305.55 and 8,685.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,870.21, 46,305.55 and 8,685.83 is: 13,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,870.21 : 46,305.55 = 8,685.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,870.21/46,305.55 = 8,685.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,870.21x = 46,305.55 × 8,685.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,870.21x = 402,202,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,202,091.93/30,870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.81

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