Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,342.88, 45,514.32 and 9,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,342.88, 45,514.32 and 9,568 is: 14,352
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,342.88 : 45,514.32 = 9,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,342.88/45,514.32 = 9,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,342.88x = 45,514.32 × 9,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,342.88x = 435,481,013.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,481,013.76/30,342.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,352
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