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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252, 45,379.62 and 9,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252, 45,379.62 and 9,477.12 is: 14,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252 : 45,379.62 = 9,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252/45,379.62 = 9,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252x = 45,379.62 × 9,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252x = 430,068,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,068,104.29/30,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.19

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