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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.88, 45,400.32 and 9,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.88, 45,400.32 and 9,492 is: 14,238

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.88 : 45,400.32 = 9,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.88/45,400.32 = 9,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.88x = 45,400.32 × 9,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.88x = 430,939,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,939,837.44/30,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238

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