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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,628.33, 45,913.33 and 9,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,628.33, 45,913.33 and 9,837.25 is: 14,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,628.33 : 45,913.33 = 9,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,628.33/45,913.33 = 9,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,628.33x = 45,913.33 × 9,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,628.33x = 451,660,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,660,905.54/30,628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.51

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