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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.49, 45,542.09 and 9,298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.49, 45,542.09 and 9,298.99 is: 13,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.49 : 45,542.09 = 9,298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.49/45,542.09 = 9,298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.49x = 45,542.09 × 9,298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.49x = 423,495,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,495,439.49/30,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.90

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