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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.76, 46,457.26 and 10,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.76, 46,457.26 and 10,983.24 is: 16,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.76 : 46,457.26 = 10,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.76/46,457.26 = 10,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.76x = 46,457.26 × 10,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.76x = 510,251,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,251,208.86/30,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,474.19

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