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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,512.34, 45,770.09 and 9,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,512.34, 45,770.09 and 9,466.92 is: 14,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,512.34 : 45,770.09 = 9,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,512.34/45,770.09 = 9,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,512.34x = 45,770.09 × 9,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,512.34x = 433,301,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,301,733.09/30,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.87

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