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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,320.88, 45,487.98 and 9,262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,320.88, 45,487.98 and 9,262.68 is: 13,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,320.88 : 45,487.98 = 9,262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,320.88/45,487.98 = 9,262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,320.88x = 45,487.98 × 9,262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,320.88x = 421,340,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,340,602.59/30,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.05

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