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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.59, 45,424.31 and 9,505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.59, 45,424.31 and 9,505.91 is: 14,259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.59 : 45,424.31 = 9,505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.59/45,424.31 = 9,505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.59x = 45,424.31 × 9,505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.59x = 431,799,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,799,355.14/30,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.47

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