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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,534.68, 45,808.55 and 9,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,534.68, 45,808.55 and 9,474.26 is: 14,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,534.68 : 45,808.55 = 9,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,534.68/45,808.55 = 9,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,534.68x = 45,808.55 × 9,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,534.68x = 434,002,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,002,065.55/30,534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.41

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