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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.34, 46,145.70 and 9,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.34, 46,145.70 and 9,711.45 is: 14,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.34 : 46,145.70 = 9,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.34/46,145.70 = 9,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.34x = 46,145.70 × 9,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.34x = 448,141,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,141,794.89/30,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.72

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