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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,009.38, 45,014.67 and 9,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,009.38, 45,014.67 and 9,232.88 is: 13,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,009.38 : 45,014.67 = 9,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,009.38/45,014.67 = 9,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,009.38x = 45,014.67 × 9,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,009.38x = 415,614,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,614,821.28/30,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.50

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