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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,515.80, 45,773.70 and 9,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,515.80, 45,773.70 and 9,741.40 is: 14,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,515.80 : 45,773.70 = 9,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,515.80/45,773.70 = 9,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,515.80x = 45,773.70 × 9,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,515.80x = 445,899,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,899,921.18/30,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.10

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