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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,380.67, 45,556.89 and 9,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,380.67, 45,556.89 and 9,315.32 is: 13,968.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,380.67 : 45,556.89 = 9,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,380.67/45,556.89 = 9,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,380.67x = 45,556.89 × 9,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,380.67x = 424,376,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,376,780.77/30,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.64

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