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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,181.08, 45,272.70 and 9,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,181.08, 45,272.70 and 9,406.20 is: 14,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,181.08 : 45,272.70 = 9,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,181.08/45,272.70 = 9,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,181.08x = 45,272.70 × 9,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,181.08x = 425,844,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,844,070.74/30,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.64

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