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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.46, 46,273.66 and 9,785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.46, 46,273.66 and 9,785.78 is: 14,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.46 : 46,273.66 = 9,785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.46/46,273.66 = 9,785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.46x = 46,273.66 × 9,785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.46x = 452,823,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,823,600.72/30,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.88

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