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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.56, 46,005.79 and 9,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.56, 46,005.79 and 9,612.22 is: 14,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.56 : 46,005.79 = 9,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.56/46,005.79 = 9,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.56x = 46,005.79 × 9,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.56x = 442,217,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,217,774.75/30,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.31

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