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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,361.68, 45,544.68 and 9,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,361.68, 45,544.68 and 9,585 is: 14,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,361.68 : 45,544.68 = 9,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,361.68/45,544.68 = 9,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,361.68x = 45,544.68 × 9,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,361.68x = 436,545,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,545,757.80/30,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.18

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