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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.54, 46,091.04 and 9,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.54, 46,091.04 and 9,951.04 is: 14,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.54 : 46,091.04 = 9,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.54/46,091.04 = 9,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.54x = 46,091.04 × 9,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.54x = 458,653,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,653,782.68/30,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.47

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