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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,234, 45,352.62 and 9,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,234, 45,352.62 and 9,459.12 is: 14,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,234 : 45,352.62 = 9,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,234/45,352.62 = 9,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,234x = 45,352.62 × 9,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,234x = 428,995,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,995,874.89/30,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.19

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