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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.63, 45,404.23 and 9,488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.63, 45,404.23 and 9,488.13 is: 14,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.63 : 45,404.23 = 9,488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.63/45,404.23 = 9,488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.63x = 45,404.23 × 9,488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.63x = 430,801,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,801,236.79/30,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.48

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