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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,340.88, 45,511.32 and 9,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,340.88, 45,511.32 and 9,566 is: 14,349

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,340.88 : 45,511.32 = 9,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,340.88/45,511.32 = 9,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,340.88x = 45,511.32 × 9,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,340.88x = 435,361,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,361,287.12/30,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,349

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