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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,621.38, 45,932.06 and 9,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,621.38, 45,932.06 and 9,844.88 is: 14,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,621.38 : 45,932.06 = 9,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,621.38/45,932.06 = 9,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,621.38x = 45,932.06 × 9,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,621.38x = 452,195,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,195,413.80/30,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.31

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