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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.80, 45,566.70 and 9,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.80, 45,566.70 and 9,601.30 is: 14,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.80 : 45,566.70 = 9,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.80/45,566.70 = 9,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.80x = 45,566.70 × 9,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.80x = 437,499,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,499,556.71/30,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.95

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