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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.62, 45,648.72 and 9,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.62, 45,648.72 and 9,651.12 is: 14,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.62 : 45,648.72 = 9,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.62/45,648.72 = 9,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.62x = 45,648.72 × 9,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.62x = 440,561,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,561,274.57/30,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,478.99

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