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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,751.80, 46,127.70 and 9,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,751.80, 46,127.70 and 9,977.40 is: 14,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,751.80 : 46,127.70 = 9,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,751.80/46,127.70 = 9,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,751.80x = 46,127.70 × 9,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,751.80x = 460,234,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,234,513.98/30,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.10

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