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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.68, 45,362.58 and 9,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.68, 45,362.58 and 9,183.90 is: 13,774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.68 : 45,362.58 = 9,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.68/45,362.58 = 9,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.68x = 45,362.58 × 9,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.68x = 416,605,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,605,285.06/30,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.96

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