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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,179.30, 45,273.71 and 9,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,179.30, 45,273.71 and 9,116.72 is: 13,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,179.30 : 45,273.71 = 9,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,179.30/45,273.71 = 9,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,179.30x = 45,273.71 × 9,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,179.30x = 412,747,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,747,873.41/30,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.52

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