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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.60, 45,397.44 and 9,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.60, 45,397.44 and 9,498.72 is: 14,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.60 : 45,397.44 = 9,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.60/45,397.44 = 9,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.60x = 45,397.44 × 9,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.60x = 431,217,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,217,571.28/30,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.01

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