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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.75, 45,237.92 and 9,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.75, 45,237.92 and 9,377.25 is: 14,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.75 : 45,237.92 = 9,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.75/45,237.92 = 9,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.75x = 45,237.92 × 9,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.75x = 424,207,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,207,238.43/30,153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.14

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