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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954, 46,432.08 and 10,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954, 46,432.08 and 10,179.12 is: 15,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954 : 46,432.08 = 10,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954/46,432.08 = 10,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954x = 46,432.08 × 10,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954x = 472,637,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,637,714.17/30,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.04

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