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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,440.64, 45,665.40 and 9,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,440.64, 45,665.40 and 9,382.44 is: 14,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,440.64 : 45,665.40 = 9,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,440.64/45,665.40 = 9,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,440.64x = 45,665.40 × 9,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,440.64x = 428,452,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,452,875.58/30,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.03

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