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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,859.54, 46,290.91 and 9,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,859.54, 46,290.91 and 9,801.23 is: 14,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,859.54 : 46,290.91 = 9,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,859.54/46,290.91 = 9,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,859.54x = 46,290.91 × 9,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,859.54x = 453,707,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,707,748.43/30,859.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.35

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