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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,751.02, 46,134.90 and 9,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,751.02, 46,134.90 and 9,974.52 is: 14,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,751.02 : 46,134.90 = 9,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,751.02/46,134.90 = 9,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,751.02x = 46,134.90 × 9,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,751.02x = 460,173,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,173,482.75/30,751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.49

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