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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,372.24, 45,565.02 and 9,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,372.24, 45,565.02 and 9,315.16 is: 13,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,372.24 : 45,565.02 = 9,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,372.24/45,565.02 = 9,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,372.24x = 45,565.02 × 9,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,372.24x = 424,445,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,445,451.70/30,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.78

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