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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.44, 45,021.48 and 9,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.44, 45,021.48 and 9,230.08 is: 13,846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.44 : 45,021.48 = 9,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.44/45,021.48 = 9,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.44x = 45,021.48 × 9,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.44x = 415,551,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,551,862.12/30,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.45

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