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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,046.68, 45,079.07 and 8,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,046.68, 45,079.07 and 8,987.42 is: 13,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,046.68 : 45,079.07 = 8,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,046.68/45,079.07 = 8,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,046.68x = 45,079.07 × 8,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,046.68x = 405,144,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,144,603.06/30,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.84

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