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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.54, 45,389.46 and 9,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.54, 45,389.46 and 9,488.04 is: 14,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.54 : 45,389.46 = 9,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.54/45,389.46 = 9,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.54x = 45,389.46 × 9,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.54x = 430,657,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,657,012.06/30,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.76

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