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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,285.36, 45,433.71 and 9,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,285.36, 45,433.71 and 9,504 is: 14,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,285.36 : 45,433.71 = 9,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,285.36/45,433.71 = 9,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,285.36x = 45,433.71 × 9,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,285.36x = 431,801,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,801,979.84/30,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.78

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