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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,249.94, 45,367.50 and 9,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,249.94, 45,367.50 and 9,473.44 is: 14,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,249.94 : 45,367.50 = 9,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,249.94/45,367.50 = 9,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,249.94x = 45,367.50 × 9,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,249.94x = 429,786,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,786,289.20/30,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.84

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