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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,301.83, 45,459.68 and 9,243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,301.83, 45,459.68 and 9,243.77 is: 13,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,301.83 : 45,459.68 = 9,243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,301.83/45,459.68 = 9,243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,301.83x = 45,459.68 × 9,243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,301.83x = 420,218,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,218,552.68/30,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.76

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