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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.88, 45,994.62 and 9,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.88, 45,994.62 and 9,885.48 is: 14,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.88 : 45,994.62 = 9,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.88/45,994.62 = 9,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.88x = 45,994.62 × 9,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.88x = 454,678,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,678,896.12/30,659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.77

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