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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.32, 45,379.92 and 9,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.32, 45,379.92 and 9,476 is: 14,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.32 : 45,379.92 = 9,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.32/45,379.92 = 9,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.32x = 45,379.92 × 9,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.32x = 430,020,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,020,121.92/30,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.45

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