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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,133.60, 45,200.40 and 9,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,133.60, 45,200.40 and 9,359.20 is: 14,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,133.60 : 45,200.40 = 9,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,133.60/45,200.40 = 9,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,133.60x = 45,200.40 × 9,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,133.60x = 423,039,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,039,583.68/30,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.80

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