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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,741.28, 46,121.04 and 9,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,741.28, 46,121.04 and 9,964.32 is: 14,949.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,741.28 : 46,121.04 = 9,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,741.28/46,121.04 = 9,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,741.28x = 46,121.04 × 9,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,741.28x = 459,564,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,564,801.29/30,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.44

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