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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.78, 45,596.87 and 9,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.78, 45,596.87 and 9,621.28 is: 14,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.78 : 45,596.87 = 9,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.78/45,596.87 = 9,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.78x = 45,596.87 × 9,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.78x = 438,700,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,700,352.48/30,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.99

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