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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,394.62, 45,593.55 and 9,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,394.62, 45,593.55 and 9,616.50 is: 14,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,394.62 : 45,593.55 = 9,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,394.62/45,593.55 = 9,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,394.62x = 45,593.55 × 9,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,394.62x = 438,450,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,450,373.58/30,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.26

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