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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.88, 45,332.81 and 9,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.88, 45,332.81 and 9,445.38 is: 14,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.88 : 45,332.81 = 9,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.88/45,332.81 = 9,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.88x = 45,332.81 × 9,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.88x = 428,185,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,185,569.69/30,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.07

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