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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.40, 45,314.10 and 28,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.40, 45,314.10 and 28,265.40 is: 42,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.40 : 45,314.10 = 28,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.40/45,314.10 = 28,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.40x = 45,314.10 × 28,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.40x = 1,280,821,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,821,162.14/30,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,398.10

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