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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,504.96, 45,745.11 and 9,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,504.96, 45,745.11 and 9,440.06 is: 14,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,504.96 : 45,745.11 = 9,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,504.96/45,745.11 = 9,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,504.96x = 45,745.11 × 9,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,504.96x = 431,836,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,836,354.38/30,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.27

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