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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.13, 46,497.21 and 10,221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.13, 46,497.21 and 10,221.63 is: 15,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.13 : 46,497.21 = 10,221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.13/46,497.21 = 10,221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.13x = 46,497.21 × 10,221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.13x = 475,277,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,277,276.65/30,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.45

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