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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.98, 45,548.86 and 9,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.98, 45,548.86 and 9,303.50 is: 13,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.98 : 45,548.86 = 9,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.98/45,548.86 = 9,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.98x = 45,548.86 × 9,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.98x = 423,763,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,763,819.01/30,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.68

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