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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.52, 45,356.64 and 8,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.52, 45,356.64 and 8,049.74 is: 12,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.52 : 45,356.64 = 8,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.52/45,356.64 = 8,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.52x = 45,356.64 × 8,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.52x = 365,109,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,109,159.27/30,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.50

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