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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,772.91, 46,159.34 and 9,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,772.91, 46,159.34 and 9,714.58 is: 14,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,772.91 : 46,159.34 = 9,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,772.91/46,159.34 = 9,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,772.91x = 46,159.34 × 9,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,772.91x = 448,418,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,418,437.21/30,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.86

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