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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,863.99, 46,291.25 and 9,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,863.99, 46,291.25 and 9,801.30 is: 14,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,863.99 : 46,291.25 = 9,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,863.99/46,291.25 = 9,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,863.99x = 46,291.25 × 9,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,863.99x = 453,714,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,714,571.59/30,863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,700.45

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