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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.79, 45,331.12 and 8,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.79, 45,331.12 and 8,034.17 is: 12,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.79 : 45,331.12 = 8,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.79/45,331.12 = 8,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.79x = 45,331.12 × 8,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.79x = 364,197,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,197,707.76/30,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.23

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