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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,493.76, 45,748.04 and 9,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,493.76, 45,748.04 and 9,717.24 is: 14,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,493.76 : 45,748.04 = 9,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,493.76/45,748.04 = 9,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,493.76x = 45,748.04 × 9,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,493.76x = 444,544,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,544,684.21/30,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.22

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