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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,218.23, 45,327.35 and 9,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,218.23, 45,327.35 and 9,441.73 is: 14,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,218.23 : 45,327.35 = 9,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,218.23/45,327.35 = 9,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,218.23x = 45,327.35 × 9,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,218.23x = 427,968,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,968,600.32/30,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.60

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