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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,658.56, 45,972.48 and 9,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,658.56, 45,972.48 and 9,876.48 is: 14,809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,658.56 : 45,972.48 = 9,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,658.56/45,972.48 = 9,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,658.56x = 45,972.48 × 9,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,658.56x = 454,046,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,046,279.27/30,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.77

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