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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.12, 45,502.79 and 9,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.12, 45,502.79 and 9,275.08 is: 13,912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.12 : 45,502.79 = 9,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.12/45,502.79 = 9,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.12x = 45,502.79 × 9,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.12x = 422,042,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,042,005.88/30,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.65

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