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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,242.68, 45,363.96 and 8,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,242.68, 45,363.96 and 8,056.06 is: 12,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,242.68 : 45,363.96 = 8,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,242.68/45,363.96 = 8,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,242.68x = 45,363.96 × 8,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,242.68x = 365,454,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,454,783.60/30,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.07

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