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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.83, 45,012.28 and 8,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.83, 45,012.28 and 8,949.04 is: 13,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.83 : 45,012.28 = 8,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.83/45,012.28 = 8,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.83x = 45,012.28 × 8,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.83x = 402,816,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,816,861.12/30,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.28

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