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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.17, 45,056.45 and 8,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.17, 45,056.45 and 8,973.18 is: 13,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.17 : 45,056.45 = 8,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.17/45,056.45 = 8,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.17x = 45,056.45 × 8,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.17x = 404,299,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,299,658.44/30,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.22

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