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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.63, 45,402.73 and 9,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.63, 45,402.73 and 9,487.13 is: 14,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.63 : 45,402.73 = 9,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.63/45,402.73 = 9,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.63x = 45,402.73 × 9,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.63x = 430,741,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,741,351.13/30,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.97

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