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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.59, 45,417.67 and 9,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.59, 45,417.67 and 9,497.09 is: 14,247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.59 : 45,417.67 = 9,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.59/45,417.67 = 9,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.59x = 45,417.67 × 9,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.59x = 431,335,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,335,699.58/30,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.92

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