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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,257.70, 45,386.87 and 9,201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,257.70, 45,386.87 and 9,201.17 is: 13,801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,257.70 : 45,386.87 = 9,201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,257.70/45,386.87 = 9,201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,257.70x = 45,386.87 × 9,201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,257.70x = 417,612,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,612,102.71/30,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.85

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