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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.98, 45,351.27 and 8,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.98, 45,351.27 and 8,048.52 is: 12,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.98 : 45,351.27 = 8,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.98/45,351.27 = 8,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.98x = 45,351.27 × 8,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.98x = 365,010,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,010,603.62/30,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.06

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