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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.17, 45,406.53 and 9,489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.17, 45,406.53 and 9,489.67 is: 14,236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.17 : 45,406.53 = 9,489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.17/45,406.53 = 9,489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.17x = 45,406.53 × 9,489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.17x = 430,892,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,892,872.03/30,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.78

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