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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.68, 46,002.97 and 9,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.68, 46,002.97 and 9,610.34 is: 14,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.68 : 46,002.97 = 9,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.68/46,002.97 = 9,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.68x = 46,002.97 × 9,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.68x = 442,104,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,104,182.71/30,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.49

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