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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251, 45,378.12 and 9,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251, 45,378.12 and 9,476.12 is: 14,214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251 : 45,378.12 = 9,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251/45,378.12 = 9,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251x = 45,378.12 × 9,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251x = 430,008,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,008,510.49/30,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.69

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