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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.70, 46,010.55 and 9,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.70, 46,010.55 and 9,897.20 is: 14,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.70 : 46,010.55 = 9,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.70/46,010.55 = 9,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.70x = 46,010.55 × 9,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.70x = 455,375,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,375,615.46/30,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.80

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