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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,751.52, 46,127.37 and 9,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,751.52, 46,127.37 and 9,693.54 is: 14,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,751.52 : 46,127.37 = 9,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,751.52/46,127.37 = 9,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,751.52x = 46,127.37 × 9,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,751.52x = 447,137,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,137,506.19/30,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.34

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