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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,178.17, 45,269.28 and 7,991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,178.17, 45,269.28 and 7,991.26 is: 11,987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,178.17 : 45,269.28 = 7,991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,178.17/45,269.28 = 7,991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,178.17x = 45,269.28 × 7,991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,178.17x = 361,758,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,758,473.32/30,178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.42

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