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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.68, 46,435.32 and 9,887.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.68, 46,435.32 and 9,887.36 is: 14,832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.68 : 46,435.32 = 9,887.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.68/46,435.32 = 9,887.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.68x = 46,435.32 × 9,887.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.68x = 459,122,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,122,725.56/30,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.09

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