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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.48, 45,259.74 and 9,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.48, 45,259.74 and 9,398.12 is: 14,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.48 : 45,259.74 = 9,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.48/45,259.74 = 9,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.48x = 45,259.74 × 9,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.48x = 425,356,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,356,467.69/30,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.03

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