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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.08, 45,382.08 and 9,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.08, 45,382.08 and 9,476 is: 14,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.08 : 45,382.08 = 9,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.08/45,382.08 = 9,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.08x = 45,382.08 × 9,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.08x = 430,040,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,040,590.08/30,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.42

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