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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.88, 45,063.42 and 9,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.88, 45,063.42 and 9,265.38 is: 13,898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.88 : 45,063.42 = 9,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.88/45,063.42 = 9,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.88x = 45,063.42 × 9,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.88x = 417,529,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,529,710.40/30,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.26

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