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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,191.40, 45,287.09 and 9,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,191.40, 45,287.09 and 9,414.90 is: 14,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,191.40 : 45,287.09 = 9,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,191.40/45,287.09 = 9,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,191.40x = 45,287.09 × 9,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,191.40x = 426,373,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,373,376.57/30,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.35

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