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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,520.08, 45,750.96 and 9,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,520.08, 45,750.96 and 9,730.08 is: 14,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,520.08 : 45,750.96 = 9,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,520.08/45,750.96 = 9,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,520.08x = 45,750.96 × 9,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,520.08x = 445,160,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,160,500.88/30,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.82

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