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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,766.42, 46,160.37 and 9,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,766.42, 46,160.37 and 9,709.72 is: 14,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,766.42 : 46,160.37 = 9,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,766.42/46,160.37 = 9,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,766.42x = 46,160.37 × 9,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,766.42x = 448,204,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,204,267.80/30,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.97

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