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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.67, 45,260.01 and 9,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.67, 45,260.01 and 9,112.86 is: 13,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.67 : 45,260.01 = 9,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.67/45,260.01 = 9,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.67x = 45,260.01 × 9,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.67x = 412,448,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,448,134.73/30,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.14

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