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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.60, 45,027.93 and 8,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.60, 45,027.93 and 8,954.96 is: 13,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.60 : 45,027.93 = 8,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.60/45,027.93 = 8,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.60x = 45,027.93 × 8,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.60x = 403,223,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,223,312.03/30,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.24

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