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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,017.52, 45,026.86 and 9,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,017.52, 45,026.86 and 9,241 is: 13,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,017.52 : 45,026.86 = 9,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,017.52/45,026.86 = 9,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,017.52x = 45,026.86 × 9,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,017.52x = 416,093,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,093,213.26/30,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.68

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