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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,079.76, 45,119.62 and 9,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,079.76, 45,119.62 and 9,303.26 is: 13,954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,079.76 : 45,119.62 = 9,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,079.76/45,119.62 = 9,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,079.76x = 45,119.62 × 9,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,079.76x = 419,759,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,759,555.96/30,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.88

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