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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,546.41, 45,826.78 and 9,485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,546.41, 45,826.78 and 9,485.36 is: 14,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,546.41 : 45,826.78 = 9,485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,546.41/45,826.78 = 9,485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,546.41x = 45,826.78 × 9,485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,546.41x = 434,683,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,683,253.09/30,546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.26

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