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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.60, 45,429.69 and 9,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.60, 45,429.69 and 9,505.10 is: 14,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.60 : 45,429.69 = 9,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.60/45,429.69 = 9,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.60x = 45,429.69 × 9,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.60x = 431,813,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,813,746.42/30,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.94

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