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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,111.78, 45,167.26 and 9,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,111.78, 45,167.26 and 9,335.28 is: 14,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,111.78 : 45,167.26 = 9,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,111.78/45,167.26 = 9,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,111.78x = 45,167.26 × 9,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,111.78x = 421,649,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,649,018.93/30,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.79

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