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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,118.78, 45,177.72 and 9,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,118.78, 45,177.72 and 9,342.28 is: 14,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,118.78 : 45,177.72 = 9,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,118.78/45,177.72 = 9,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,118.78x = 45,177.72 × 9,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,118.78x = 422,062,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,062,910.00/30,118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.28

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