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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.88, 45,388.34 and 9,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.88, 45,388.34 and 9,484 is: 14,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.88 : 45,388.34 = 9,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.88/45,388.34 = 9,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.88x = 45,388.34 × 9,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.88x = 430,463,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,463,016.56/30,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.01

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