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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,186.55, 45,277.80 and 7,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,186.55, 45,277.80 and 7,999.45 is: 11,998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,186.55 : 45,277.80 = 7,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,186.55/45,277.80 = 7,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,186.55x = 45,277.80 × 7,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,186.55x = 362,197,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,197,497.21/30,186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.64

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