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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.47, 46,438.36 and 9,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.47, 46,438.36 and 9,606.76 is: 14,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.47 : 46,438.36 = 9,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.47/46,438.36 = 9,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.47x = 46,438.36 × 9,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.47x = 446,122,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,122,179.31/30,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,412.21

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