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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.67, 45,560.25 and 9,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.67, 45,560.25 and 9,592.17 is: 14,390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.67 : 45,560.25 = 9,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.67/45,560.25 = 9,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.67x = 45,560.25 × 9,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.67x = 437,021,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,021,663.24/30,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.54

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