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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,288.85, 45,434.82 and 9,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,288.85, 45,434.82 and 9,227.25 is: 13,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,288.85 : 45,434.82 = 9,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,288.85/45,434.82 = 9,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,288.85x = 45,434.82 × 9,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,288.85x = 419,238,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,238,442.85/30,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.35

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