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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,877.50, 46,316.25 and 10,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,877.50, 46,316.25 and 10,101 is: 15,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,877.50 : 46,316.25 = 10,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,877.50/46,316.25 = 10,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,877.50x = 46,316.25 × 10,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,877.50x = 467,840,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,840,441.25/30,877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.50

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