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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,457.68, 45,691.42 and 9,392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,457.68, 45,691.42 and 9,392.78 is: 14,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,457.68 : 45,691.42 = 9,392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,457.68/45,691.42 = 9,392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,457.68x = 45,691.42 × 9,392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,457.68x = 429,169,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,169,455.95/30,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.68

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