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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,521.88, 45,784 and 9,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,521.88, 45,784 and 9,464.08 is: 14,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,521.88 : 45,784 = 9,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,521.88/45,784 = 9,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,521.88x = 45,784 × 9,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,521.88x = 433,303,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,303,438.72/30,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.49

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