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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,046.56, 45,077.04 and 9,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,046.56, 45,077.04 and 9,270.08 is: 13,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,046.56 : 45,077.04 = 9,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,046.56/45,077.04 = 9,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,046.56x = 45,077.04 × 9,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,046.56x = 417,867,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,867,766.96/30,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.34

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