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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.99, 46,827.96 and 30,858.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.99, 46,827.96 and 30,858.15 is: 42,486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.99 : 46,827.96 = 30,858.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.99/46,827.96 = 30,858.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.99x = 46,827.96 × 30,858.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.99x = 1,445,023,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,023,825.44/34,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,486.97

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