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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.80, 45,588.96 and 9,620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.80, 45,588.96 and 9,620.64 is: 14,421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.80 : 45,588.96 = 9,620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.80/45,588.96 = 9,620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.80x = 45,588.96 × 9,620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.80x = 438,594,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,594,972.13/30,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.39

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