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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.52, 45,037.40 and 9,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.52, 45,037.40 and 9,248 is: 13,872.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.52 : 45,037.40 = 9,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.52/45,037.40 = 9,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.52x = 45,037.40 × 9,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.52x = 416,505,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,505,875.20/30,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.19

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