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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,393.16, 45,591.12 and 9,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,393.16, 45,591.12 and 9,331.68 is: 13,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,393.16 : 45,591.12 = 9,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,393.16/45,591.12 = 9,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,393.16x = 45,591.12 × 9,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,393.16x = 425,441,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,441,742.68/30,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.94

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