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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,212, 45,306.43 and 9,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,212, 45,306.43 and 9,944 is: 14,912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,212 : 45,306.43 = 9,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,212/45,306.43 = 9,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,212x = 45,306.43 × 9,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,212x = 450,527,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,527,139.92/30,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.19

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