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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.70, 45,422.72 and 9,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.70, 45,422.72 and 9,221.94 is: 13,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.70 : 45,422.72 = 9,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.70/45,422.72 = 9,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.70x = 45,422.72 × 9,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.70x = 418,885,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,885,598.48/30,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.96

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