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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.88, 45,565.16 and 9,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.88, 45,565.16 and 9,599.76 is: 14,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.88 : 45,565.16 = 9,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.88/45,565.16 = 9,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.88x = 45,565.16 × 9,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.88x = 437,414,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,414,600.36/30,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.12

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