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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.68, 45,189.79 and 9,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.68, 45,189.79 and 9,066.62 is: 13,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.68 : 45,189.79 = 9,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.68/45,189.79 = 9,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.68x = 45,189.79 × 9,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.68x = 409,718,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,718,744.12/30,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.87

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