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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,888, 46,332.41 and 10,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,888, 46,332.41 and 10,111.50 is: 15,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,888 : 46,332.41 = 10,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,888/46,332.41 = 10,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,888x = 46,332.41 × 10,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,888x = 468,490,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,490,113.16/30,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.38

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