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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,886.60, 46,329.96 and 8,699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,886.60, 46,329.96 and 8,699.98 is: 13,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,886.60 : 46,329.96 = 8,699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,886.60/46,329.96 = 8,699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,886.60x = 46,329.96 × 8,699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,886.60x = 403,069,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,069,725.40/30,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.99

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