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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.83, 45,417.56 and 9,218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.83, 45,417.56 and 9,218.66 is: 13,828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.83 : 45,417.56 = 9,218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.83/45,417.56 = 9,218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.83x = 45,417.56 × 9,218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.83x = 418,688,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,688,770.49/30,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.69

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