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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,416.47, 45,621.10 and 9,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,416.47, 45,621.10 and 9,356.47 is: 14,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,416.47 : 45,621.10 = 9,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,416.47/45,621.10 = 9,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,416.47x = 45,621.10 × 9,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,416.47x = 426,852,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,852,453.52/30,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.60

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