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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,344.68, 45,518.91 and 9,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,344.68, 45,518.91 and 9,285.38 is: 13,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,344.68 : 45,518.91 = 9,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,344.68/45,518.91 = 9,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,344.68x = 45,518.91 × 9,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,344.68x = 422,660,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,660,593.09/30,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.66

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