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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,045.78, 45,069.80 and 8,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,045.78, 45,069.80 and 8,986.10 is: 13,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,045.78 : 45,069.80 = 8,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,045.78/45,069.80 = 8,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,045.78x = 45,069.80 × 8,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,045.78x = 405,001,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,001,459.50/30,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.48

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