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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.80, 45,078.12 and 9,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.80, 45,078.12 and 9,276.30 is: 13,914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.80 : 45,078.12 = 9,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.80/45,078.12 = 9,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.80x = 45,078.12 × 9,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.80x = 418,158,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,158,164.56/30,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.12

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