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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,290.97, 45,443.65 and 9,514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,290.97, 45,443.65 and 9,514.47 is: 14,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,290.97 : 45,443.65 = 9,514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,290.97/45,443.65 = 9,514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,290.97x = 45,443.65 × 9,514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,290.97x = 432,372,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,372,244.62/30,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.96

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