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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.28, 45,069.42 and 9,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.28, 45,069.42 and 9,265 is: 13,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.28 : 45,069.42 = 9,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.28/45,069.42 = 9,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.28x = 45,069.42 × 9,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.28x = 417,568,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,568,176.30/30,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.35

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