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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.82, 45,389.71 and 9,200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.82, 45,389.71 and 9,200.03 is: 13,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.82 : 45,389.71 = 9,200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.82/45,389.71 = 9,200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.82x = 45,389.71 × 9,200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.82x = 417,586,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,586,693.69/30,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.04

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