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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,627.83, 45,912.58 and 9,836.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,627.83, 45,912.58 and 9,836.75 is: 14,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,627.83 : 45,912.58 = 9,836.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,627.83/45,912.58 = 9,836.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,627.83x = 45,912.58 × 9,836.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,627.83x = 451,630,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,630,571.32/30,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.76

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