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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.72, 45,002.03 and 8,956.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.72, 45,002.03 and 8,956.05 is: 13,433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.72 : 45,002.03 = 8,956.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.72/45,002.03 = 8,956.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.72x = 45,002.03 × 8,956.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.72x = 403,040,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,040,430.78/30,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.91

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