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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,602.94, 45,897.93 and 9,821.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,602.94, 45,897.93 and 9,821.58 is: 14,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,602.94 : 45,897.93 = 9,821.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,602.94/45,897.93 = 9,821.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,602.94x = 45,897.93 × 9,821.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,602.94x = 450,790,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,790,191.33/30,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,730.29

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