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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.74, 45,072.08 and 8,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.74, 45,072.08 and 8,985.45 is: 13,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.74 : 45,072.08 = 8,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.74/45,072.08 = 8,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.74x = 45,072.08 × 8,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.74x = 404,992,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,992,921.24/30,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.11

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