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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,617.60, 45,926.40 and 9,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,617.60, 45,926.40 and 9,843.20 is: 14,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,617.60 : 45,926.40 = 9,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,617.60/45,926.40 = 9,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,617.60x = 45,926.40 × 9,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,617.60x = 452,062,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,062,740.48/30,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.80

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