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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,688.03, 46,007.07 and 9,617.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,688.03, 46,007.07 and 9,617.23 is: 14,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,688.03 : 46,007.07 = 9,617.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,688.03/46,007.07 = 9,617.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,688.03x = 46,007.07 × 9,617.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,688.03x = 442,460,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,460,573.82/30,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.02

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