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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.74, 46,451.88 and 8,778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.74, 46,451.88 and 8,778.38 is: 13,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.74 : 46,451.88 = 8,778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.74/46,451.88 = 8,778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.74x = 46,451.88 × 8,778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.74x = 407,772,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,772,022.10/30,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.06

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