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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.80, 45,480.60 and 9,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.80, 45,480.60 and 9,265.80 is: 13,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.80 : 45,480.60 = 9,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.80/45,480.60 = 9,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.80x = 45,480.60 × 9,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.80x = 421,414,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,414,143.48/30,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.23

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