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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.75, 45,343.94 and 9,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.75, 45,343.94 and 9,452.25 is: 14,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.75 : 45,343.94 = 9,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.75/45,343.94 = 9,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.75x = 45,343.94 × 9,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.75x = 428,602,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,602,209.60/30,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.63

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