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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.86, 45,010.26 and 9,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.86, 45,010.26 and 9,230.36 is: 13,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.86 : 45,010.26 = 9,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.86/45,010.26 = 9,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.86x = 45,010.26 × 9,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.86x = 415,460,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,460,678.44/30,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.53

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