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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.28, 45,059.40 and 9,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.28, 45,059.40 and 9,264.96 is: 13,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.28 : 45,059.40 = 9,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.28/45,059.40 = 9,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.28x = 45,059.40 × 9,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.28x = 417,473,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,473,538.62/30,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.66

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