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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,630.34, 45,951.89 and 9,569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,630.34, 45,951.89 and 9,569.53 is: 14,356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,630.34 : 45,951.89 = 9,569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,630.34/45,951.89 = 9,569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,630.34x = 45,951.89 × 9,569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,630.34x = 439,737,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,737,942.06/30,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,356.29

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