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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.87, 46,006.24 and 9,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.87, 46,006.24 and 9,612.52 is: 14,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.87 : 46,006.24 = 9,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.87/46,006.24 = 9,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.87x = 46,006.24 × 9,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.87x = 442,235,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,235,902.12/30,670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.76

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