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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,020.52, 45,031.40 and 9,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,020.52, 45,031.40 and 9,244 is: 13,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,020.52 : 45,031.40 = 9,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,020.52/45,031.40 = 9,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,020.52x = 45,031.40 × 9,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,020.52x = 416,270,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,270,261.60/30,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.19

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