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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.80, 45,196.20 and 9,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.80, 45,196.20 and 9,354.30 is: 14,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.80 : 45,196.20 = 9,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.80/45,196.20 = 9,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.80x = 45,196.20 × 9,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.80x = 422,778,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,778,813.66/30,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.45

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