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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.48, 45,037.36 and 9,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.48, 45,037.36 and 9,248 is: 13,872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.48 : 45,037.36 = 9,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.48/45,037.36 = 9,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.48x = 45,037.36 × 9,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.48x = 416,505,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,505,505.28/30,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.20

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