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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.70, 45,314.55 and 9,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.70, 45,314.55 and 9,433.20 is: 14,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.70 : 45,314.55 = 9,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.70/45,314.55 = 9,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.70x = 45,314.55 × 9,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.70x = 427,461,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,461,213.06/30,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.80

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