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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,234.68, 45,351.96 and 8,048.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,234.68, 45,351.96 and 8,048.06 is: 12,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,234.68 : 45,351.96 = 8,048.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,234.68/45,351.96 = 8,048.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,234.68x = 45,351.96 × 8,048.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,234.68x = 364,995,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,995,295.20/30,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.07

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