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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.76, 45,557.37 and 9,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.76, 45,557.37 and 9,595.26 is: 14,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.76 : 45,557.37 = 9,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.76/45,557.37 = 9,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.76x = 45,557.37 × 9,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.76x = 437,134,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,134,810.07/30,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.80

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