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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.79, 45,562.05 and 9,312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.79, 45,562.05 and 9,312.29 is: 13,968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.79 : 45,562.05 = 9,312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.79/45,562.05 = 9,312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.79x = 45,562.05 × 9,312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.79x = 424,286,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,286,965.64/30,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.85

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