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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,647.63, 45,971.44 and 9,871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,647.63, 45,971.44 and 9,871.13 is: 14,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,647.63 : 45,971.44 = 9,871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,647.63/45,971.44 = 9,871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,647.63x = 45,971.44 × 9,871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,647.63x = 453,790,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,790,060.53/30,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.69

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