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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.60, 44,995.30 and 8,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.60, 44,995.30 and 8,941.76 is: 13,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.60 : 44,995.30 = 8,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.60/44,995.30 = 8,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.60x = 44,995.30 × 8,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.60x = 402,337,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,337,173.73/30,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.08

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