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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.59, 45,567.70 and 9,597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.59, 45,567.70 and 9,597.09 is: 14,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.59 : 45,567.70 = 9,597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.59/45,567.70 = 9,597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.59x = 45,567.70 × 9,597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.59x = 437,317,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,317,464.88/30,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.95

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