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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,341.88, 45,512.82 and 9,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,341.88, 45,512.82 and 9,567 is: 14,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,341.88 : 45,512.82 = 9,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,341.88/45,512.82 = 9,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,341.88x = 45,512.82 × 9,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,341.88x = 435,421,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,421,148.94/30,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.50

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