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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.46, 45,093.32 and 8,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.46, 45,093.32 and 8,998.08 is: 13,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.46 : 45,093.32 = 8,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.46/45,093.32 = 8,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.46x = 45,093.32 × 8,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.46x = 405,753,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,753,300.83/30,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.70

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