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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,847.17, 46,271.66 and 9,787.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,847.17, 46,271.66 and 9,787.31 is: 14,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,847.17 : 46,271.66 = 9,787.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,847.17/46,271.66 = 9,787.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,847.17x = 46,271.66 × 9,787.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,847.17x = 452,874,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,874,800.34/30,847.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.24

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