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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.80, 45,573.84 and 9,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.80, 45,573.84 and 9,606.24 is: 14,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.80 : 45,573.84 = 9,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.80/45,573.84 = 9,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.80x = 45,573.84 × 9,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.80x = 437,793,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,793,244.76/30,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.25

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