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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,200.94, 45,307.98 and 9,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,200.94, 45,307.98 and 9,140.58 is: 13,712.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,200.94 : 45,307.98 = 9,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,200.94/45,307.98 = 9,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,200.94x = 45,307.98 × 9,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,200.94x = 414,141,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,141,215.83/30,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.86

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