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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,044.52, 45,073.22 and 8,986.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,044.52, 45,073.22 and 8,986.19 is: 13,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,044.52 : 45,073.22 = 8,986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,044.52/45,073.22 = 8,986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,044.52x = 45,073.22 × 8,986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,044.52x = 405,036,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,036,248.53/30,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.20

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