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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.38, 45,372.57 and 9,473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.38, 45,372.57 and 9,473.50 is: 14,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.38 : 45,372.57 = 9,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.38/45,372.57 = 9,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.38x = 45,372.57 × 9,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.38x = 429,837,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,837,041.90/30,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.25

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