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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.98, 45,550.36 and 9,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.98, 45,550.36 and 9,304.50 is: 13,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.98 : 45,550.36 = 9,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.98/45,550.36 = 9,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.98x = 45,550.36 × 9,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.98x = 423,823,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,823,324.62/30,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.18

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