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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,546.23, 45,826.53 and 9,485.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,546.23, 45,826.53 and 9,485.21 is: 14,230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,546.23 : 45,826.53 = 9,485.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,546.23/45,826.53 = 9,485.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,546.23x = 45,826.53 × 9,485.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,546.23x = 434,674,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,674,260.62/30,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.05

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