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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.05, 45,349.69 and 9,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.05, 45,349.69 and 9,173.27 is: 13,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.05 : 45,349.69 = 9,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.05/45,349.69 = 9,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.05x = 45,349.69 × 9,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.05x = 416,004,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,004,904.92/30,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.94

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