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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,279.62, 45,414.07 and 9,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,279.62, 45,414.07 and 9,214.56 is: 13,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,279.62 : 45,414.07 = 9,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,279.62/45,414.07 = 9,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,279.62x = 45,414.07 × 9,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,279.62x = 418,470,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,470,649.82/30,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.21

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