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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,524.59, 45,788.61 and 9,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,524.59, 45,788.61 and 9,467.62 is: 14,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524.59 : 45,788.61 = 9,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524.59/45,788.61 = 9,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524.59x = 45,788.61 × 9,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524.59x = 433,509,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,509,159.81/30,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.97

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