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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,380.74, 45,579.57 and 9,321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,380.74, 45,579.57 and 9,321.47 is: 13,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,380.74 : 45,579.57 = 9,321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,380.74/45,579.57 = 9,321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,380.74x = 45,579.57 × 9,321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,380.74x = 424,868,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,868,594.37/30,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.80

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