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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.52, 45,022.36 and 9,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.52, 45,022.36 and 9,238 is: 13,857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.52 : 45,022.36 = 9,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.52/45,022.36 = 9,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.52x = 45,022.36 × 9,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.52x = 415,916,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,916,561.68/30,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.18

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