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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,311.91, 45,475.18 and 9,535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,311.91, 45,475.18 and 9,535.41 is: 14,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,311.91 : 45,475.18 = 9,535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,311.91/45,475.18 = 9,535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,311.91x = 45,475.18 × 9,535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,311.91x = 433,624,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,624,462.29/30,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.42

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