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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.99, 45,069.45 and 8,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.99, 45,069.45 and 8,983.70 is: 13,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.99 : 45,069.45 = 8,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.99/45,069.45 = 8,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.99x = 45,069.45 × 8,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.99x = 404,890,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,890,417.97/30,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.48

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