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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.92, 45,421.56 and 9,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.92, 45,421.56 and 9,499.60 is: 14,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.92 : 45,421.56 = 9,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.92/45,421.56 = 9,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.92x = 45,421.56 × 9,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.92x = 431,486,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,486,651.38/30,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.81

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