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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,632.63, 45,948.96 and 9,856.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,632.63, 45,948.96 and 9,856.13 is: 14,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,632.63 : 45,948.96 = 9,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,632.63/45,948.96 = 9,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,632.63x = 45,948.96 × 9,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,632.63x = 452,878,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,878,693.38/30,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,784.19

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