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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.80, 45,361.20 and 9,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.80, 45,361.20 and 9,180.80 is: 13,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.80 : 45,361.20 = 9,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.80/45,361.20 = 9,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.80x = 45,361.20 × 9,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.80x = 416,452,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,452,104.96/30,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.20

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