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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.57, 46,424.96 and 10,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.57, 46,424.96 and 10,173.07 is: 15,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.57 : 46,424.96 = 10,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.57/46,424.96 = 10,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.57x = 46,424.96 × 10,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.57x = 472,284,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,284,367.83/30,949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.80

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