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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.61, 46,010.39 and 9,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.61, 46,010.39 and 9,897.11 is: 14,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.61 : 46,010.39 = 9,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.61/46,010.39 = 9,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.61x = 46,010.39 × 9,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.61x = 455,369,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,369,611.44/30,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.65

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