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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.15, 46,091.33 and 9,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.15, 46,091.33 and 9,666.74 is: 14,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.15 : 46,091.33 = 9,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.15/46,091.33 = 9,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.15x = 46,091.33 × 9,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.15x = 445,552,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,552,903.36/30,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.30

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