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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,524.16, 45,787.84 and 9,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,524.16, 45,787.84 and 9,746 is: 14,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524.16 : 45,787.84 = 9,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524.16/45,787.84 = 9,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524.16x = 45,787.84 × 9,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524.16x = 446,248,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,248,288.64/30,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.51

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