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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.75, 45,399.92 and 9,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.75, 45,399.92 and 9,485.25 is: 14,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.75 : 45,399.92 = 9,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.75/45,399.92 = 9,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.75x = 45,399.92 × 9,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.75x = 430,629,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,629,543.75/30,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.16

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