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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.80, 45,187.20 and 9,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.80, 45,187.20 and 9,348.30 is: 14,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.80 : 45,187.20 = 9,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.80/45,187.20 = 9,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.80x = 45,187.20 × 9,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.80x = 422,423,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,423,501.76/30,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.45

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