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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.59, 45,416.17 and 9,496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.59, 45,416.17 and 9,496.09 is: 14,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.59 : 45,416.17 = 9,496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.59/45,416.17 = 9,496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.59x = 45,416.17 × 9,496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.59x = 431,275,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,275,810.69/30,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.42

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