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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,439.17, 45,660.78 and 9,377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,439.17, 45,660.78 and 9,377.91 is: 14,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,439.17 : 45,660.78 = 9,377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,439.17/45,660.78 = 9,377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,439.17x = 45,660.78 × 9,377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,439.17x = 428,202,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,202,685.37/30,439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.49

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