Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,232.84, 45,348 and 9,172.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,232.84, 45,348 and 9,172.12 is: 13,757.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,232.84 : 45,348 = 9,172.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,232.84/45,348 = 9,172.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,232.84x = 45,348 × 9,172.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,232.84x = 415,937,297.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,937,297.76/30,232.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,757.80
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