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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,201.78, 45,284.76 and 9,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,201.78, 45,284.76 and 9,135.42 is: 13,697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,201.78 : 45,284.76 = 9,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,201.78/45,284.76 = 9,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,201.78x = 45,284.76 × 9,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,201.78x = 413,695,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,695,302.20/30,201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.71

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