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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,180.61, 45,275.78 and 9,399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,180.61, 45,275.78 and 9,399.25 is: 14,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,180.61 : 45,275.78 = 9,399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,180.61/45,275.78 = 9,399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,180.61x = 45,275.78 × 9,399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,180.61x = 425,558,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,558,375.17/30,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,100.39

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