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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.33, 45,123.77 and 9,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.33, 45,123.77 and 9,017.52 is: 13,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.33 : 45,123.77 = 9,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.33/45,123.77 = 9,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.33x = 45,123.77 × 9,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.33x = 406,904,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,904,498.45/30,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.16

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