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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.48, 45,312.12 and 8,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.48, 45,312.12 and 8,019.28 is: 12,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.48 : 45,312.12 = 8,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.48/45,312.12 = 8,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.48x = 45,312.12 × 8,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.48x = 363,370,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,370,577.67/30,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.56

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