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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,996.76, 46,663.80 and 28,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,996.76, 46,663.80 and 28,241.16 is: 42,515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,996.76 : 46,663.80 = 28,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,996.76/46,663.80 = 28,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,996.76x = 46,663.80 × 28,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,996.76x = 1,317,839,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,839,842.01/30,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,515.41

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