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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.53, 45,209.33 and 7,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.53, 45,209.33 and 7,952.44 is: 11,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.53 : 45,209.33 = 7,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.53/45,209.33 = 7,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.53x = 45,209.33 × 7,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.53x = 359,524,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,524,504.15/30,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.46

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