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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,688.62, 46,031.49 and 9,625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,688.62, 46,031.49 and 9,625.38 is: 14,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,688.62 : 46,031.49 = 9,625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,688.62/46,031.49 = 9,625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,688.62x = 46,031.49 × 9,625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,688.62x = 443,070,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,070,669.53/30,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.62

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