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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,994.92, 46,481.50 and 10,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,994.92, 46,481.50 and 10,212.84 is: 15,315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,994.92 : 46,481.50 = 10,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,994.92/46,481.50 = 10,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,994.92x = 46,481.50 × 10,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,994.92x = 474,708,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,708,122.46/30,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.68

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