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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.91, 45,202.42 and 7,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.91, 45,202.42 and 7,952.84 is: 11,928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.91 : 45,202.42 = 7,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.91/45,202.42 = 7,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.91x = 45,202.42 × 7,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.91x = 359,487,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,487,707.00/30,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.09

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