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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,362.97, 45,545.85 and 9,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,362.97, 45,545.85 and 9,301.50 is: 13,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,362.97 : 45,545.85 = 9,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,362.97/45,545.85 = 9,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,362.97x = 45,545.85 × 9,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,362.97x = 423,644,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,644,723.78/30,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.68

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