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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,227.59, 45,339.94 and 9,166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,227.59, 45,339.94 and 9,166.69 is: 13,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,227.59 : 45,339.94 = 9,166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,227.59/45,339.94 = 9,166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,227.59x = 45,339.94 × 9,166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,227.59x = 415,617,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,617,174.60/30,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.60

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