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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,462.94, 45,691.51 and 9,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,462.94, 45,691.51 and 9,397.32 is: 14,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,462.94 : 45,691.51 = 9,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,462.94/45,691.51 = 9,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,462.94x = 45,691.51 × 9,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,462.94x = 429,377,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,377,563.54/30,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.08

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