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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.38, 46,451.61 and 8,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.38, 46,451.61 and 8,785.26 is: 13,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.38 : 46,451.61 = 8,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.38/46,451.61 = 8,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.38x = 46,451.61 × 8,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.38x = 408,089,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,089,471.27/30,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.92

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