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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.55, 45,350.44 and 9,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.55, 45,350.44 and 9,173.77 is: 13,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.55 : 45,350.44 = 9,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.55/45,350.44 = 9,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.55x = 45,350.44 × 9,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.55x = 416,034,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,034,460.09/30,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.69

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