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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,047.52, 45,077.72 and 8,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,047.52, 45,077.72 and 8,989.19 is: 13,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,047.52 : 45,077.72 = 8,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,047.52/45,077.72 = 8,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,047.52x = 45,077.72 × 8,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,047.52x = 405,212,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,212,189.85/30,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.71

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