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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.89, 45,014.08 and 8,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.89, 45,014.08 and 8,946.32 is: 13,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.89 : 45,014.08 = 8,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.89/45,014.08 = 8,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.89x = 45,014.08 × 8,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.89x = 402,710,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,710,116.75/30,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.14

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