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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,376.62, 45,566.55 and 9,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,376.62, 45,566.55 and 9,598.50 is: 14,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,376.62 : 45,566.55 = 9,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,376.62/45,566.55 = 9,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,376.62x = 45,566.55 × 9,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,376.62x = 437,370,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,370,530.18/30,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,398.26

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