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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,150.72, 45,227.70 and 7,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,150.72, 45,227.70 and 7,964.82 is: 11,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,150.72 : 45,227.70 = 7,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,150.72/45,227.70 = 7,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,150.72x = 45,227.70 × 7,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,150.72x = 360,230,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,230,489.51/30,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.66

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