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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.47, 46,478.57 and 9,918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.47, 46,478.57 and 9,918.54 is: 14,878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.47 : 46,478.57 = 9,918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.47/46,478.57 = 9,918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.47x = 46,478.57 × 9,918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.47x = 460,999,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,999,555.69/30,983.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,878.89

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