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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.95, 45,390.26 and 9,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.95, 45,390.26 and 9,203.42 is: 13,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.95 : 45,390.26 = 9,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.95/45,390.26 = 9,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.95x = 45,390.26 × 9,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.95x = 417,745,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,745,353.72/30,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.22

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