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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,398.04, 45,596.52 and 9,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,398.04, 45,596.52 and 9,621 is: 14,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,398.04 : 45,596.52 = 9,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,398.04/45,596.52 = 9,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,398.04x = 45,596.52 × 9,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,398.04x = 438,684,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,684,118.92/30,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.33

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