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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,845.23, 46,269.65 and 9,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,845.23, 46,269.65 and 9,784.87 is: 14,677.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,845.23 : 46,269.65 = 9,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,845.23/46,269.65 = 9,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,845.23x = 46,269.65 × 9,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,845.23x = 452,742,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,742,510.20/30,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.88

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