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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.68, 45,348.66 and 9,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.68, 45,348.66 and 9,459.18 is: 14,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.68 : 45,348.66 = 9,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.68/45,348.66 = 9,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.68x = 45,348.66 × 9,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.68x = 428,961,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,961,137.70/30,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.25

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