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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.78, 45,007.53 and 9,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.78, 45,007.53 and 9,225.28 is: 13,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.78 : 45,007.53 = 9,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.78/45,007.53 = 9,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.78x = 45,007.53 × 9,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.78x = 415,207,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,207,066.36/30,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.41

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