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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.44, 45,411.86 and 9,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.44, 45,411.86 and 9,214.16 is: 13,821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.44 : 45,411.86 = 9,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.44/45,411.86 = 9,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.44x = 45,411.86 × 9,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.44x = 418,431,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,431,870.81/30,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.75

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