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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.17, 46,465.55 and 9,623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.17, 46,465.55 and 9,623.79 is: 14,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.17 : 46,465.55 = 9,623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.17/46,465.55 = 9,623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.17x = 46,465.55 × 9,623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.17x = 447,174,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,174,552.72/30,972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.95

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