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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.88, 45,377.82 and 9,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.88, 45,377.82 and 9,477 is: 14,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.88 : 45,377.82 = 9,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.88/45,377.82 = 9,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.88x = 45,377.82 × 9,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.88x = 430,045,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,045,600.14/30,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.50

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