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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.87, 45,017.76 and 9,235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.87, 45,017.76 and 9,235.37 is: 13,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.87 : 45,017.76 = 9,235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.87/45,017.76 = 9,235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.87x = 45,017.76 × 9,235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.87x = 415,755,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,755,670.17/30,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.04

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