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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,306.74, 45,466.98 and 9,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,306.74, 45,466.98 and 9,248.66 is: 13,875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,306.74 : 45,466.98 = 9,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,306.74/45,466.98 = 9,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,306.74x = 45,466.98 × 9,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,306.74x = 420,508,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,508,411.91/30,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.08

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