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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,195.88, 45,298.14 and 9,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,195.88, 45,298.14 and 9,421 is: 14,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,195.88 : 45,298.14 = 9,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,195.88/45,298.14 = 9,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,195.88x = 45,298.14 × 9,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,195.88x = 426,753,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,753,776.94/30,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.85

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