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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,803.24, 46,209.40 and 9,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,803.24, 46,209.40 and 9,738.52 is: 14,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,803.24 : 46,209.40 = 9,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,803.24/46,209.40 = 9,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,803.24x = 46,209.40 × 9,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,803.24x = 450,011,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,011,166.09/30,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.22

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