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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,511.12, 45,768.32 and 9,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,511.12, 45,768.32 and 9,733 is: 14,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,511.12 : 45,768.32 = 9,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,511.12/45,768.32 = 9,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,511.12x = 45,768.32 × 9,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,511.12x = 445,463,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,463,058.56/30,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.02

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