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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,971.70, 46,443.35 and 9,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,971.70, 46,443.35 and 9,907.64 is: 14,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,971.70 : 46,443.35 = 9,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,971.70/46,443.35 = 9,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,971.70x = 46,443.35 × 9,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,971.70x = 460,143,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,143,992.19/30,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.92

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