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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,536.76, 45,802.68 and 9,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,536.76, 45,802.68 and 9,475.96 is: 14,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,536.76 : 45,802.68 = 9,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,536.76/45,802.68 = 9,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,536.76x = 45,802.68 × 9,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,536.76x = 434,024,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,024,363.57/30,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.18

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