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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.80, 45,399.99 and 9,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.80, 45,399.99 and 9,485.30 is: 14,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.80 : 45,399.99 = 9,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.80/45,399.99 = 9,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.80x = 45,399.99 × 9,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.80x = 430,632,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,632,338.81/30,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.23

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