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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.68, 45,547.68 and 9,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.68, 45,547.68 and 9,587 is: 14,381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.68 : 45,547.68 = 9,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.68/45,547.68 = 9,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.68x = 45,547.68 × 9,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.68x = 436,665,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,665,608.16/30,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.18

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