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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.61, 46,008.89 and 9,896.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.61, 46,008.89 and 9,896.11 is: 14,844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.61 : 46,008.89 = 9,896.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.61/46,008.89 = 9,896.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.61x = 46,008.89 × 9,896.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.61x = 455,308,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,308,756.89/30,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,844.15

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