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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.56, 45,393.96 and 9,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.56, 45,393.96 and 9,491.06 is: 14,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.56 : 45,393.96 = 9,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.56/45,393.96 = 9,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.56x = 45,393.96 × 9,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.56x = 430,836,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,836,798.00/30,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.28

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