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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.68, 45,007.02 and 9,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.68, 45,007.02 and 9,228 is: 13,842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.68 : 45,007.02 = 9,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.68/45,007.02 = 9,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.68x = 45,007.02 × 9,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.68x = 415,324,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,324,780.56/30,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.00

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