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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,202.49, 45,306.03 and 8,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,202.49, 45,306.03 and 8,015.42 is: 12,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,202.49 : 45,306.03 = 8,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,202.49/45,306.03 = 8,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,202.49x = 45,306.03 × 8,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,202.49x = 363,146,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,146,858.98/30,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.74

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