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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.51, 46,502.37 and 9,934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.51, 46,502.37 and 9,934.29 is: 14,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.51 : 46,502.37 = 9,934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.51/46,502.37 = 9,934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.51x = 46,502.37 × 9,934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.51x = 461,968,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,968,029.27/30,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.43

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