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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.60, 45,050.40 and 9,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.60, 45,050.40 and 9,254.40 is: 13,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.60 : 45,050.40 = 9,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.60/45,050.40 = 9,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.60x = 45,050.40 × 9,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.60x = 416,914,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,914,421.76/30,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.60

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