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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,773.52, 46,159.65 and 9,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,773.52, 46,159.65 and 9,997.02 is: 14,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,773.52 : 46,159.65 = 9,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,773.52/46,159.65 = 9,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,773.52x = 46,159.65 × 9,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,773.52x = 461,458,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,458,944.24/30,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.33

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