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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,755.52, 46,133.73 and 9,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,755.52, 46,133.73 and 9,695.16 is: 14,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,755.52 : 46,133.73 = 9,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,755.52/46,133.73 = 9,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,755.52x = 46,133.73 × 9,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,755.52x = 447,273,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,273,893.75/30,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.88

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