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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.38, 45,525.57 and 9,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.38, 45,525.57 and 9,575.50 is: 14,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.38 : 45,525.57 = 9,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.38/45,525.57 = 9,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.38x = 45,525.57 × 9,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.38x = 435,930,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,930,095.54/30,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.25

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