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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.78, 46,483.72 and 9,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.78, 46,483.72 and 9,934.01 is: 14,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.78 : 46,483.72 = 9,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.78/46,483.72 = 9,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.78x = 46,483.72 × 9,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.78x = 461,769,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,769,739.32/30,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.75

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