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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.40, 45,248.76 and 9,102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.40, 45,248.76 and 9,102.78 is: 13,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.40 : 45,248.76 = 9,102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.40/45,248.76 = 9,102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.40x = 45,248.76 × 9,102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.40x = 411,889,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,889,507.55/30,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.82

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