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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,604.78, 45,902.85 and 9,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,604.78, 45,902.85 and 9,825.58 is: 14,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,604.78 : 45,902.85 = 9,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,604.78/45,902.85 = 9,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,604.78x = 45,902.85 × 9,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,604.78x = 451,022,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,022,124.90/30,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,736.98

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