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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.77, 45,371.97 and 8,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.77, 45,371.97 and 8,059.95 is: 12,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.77 : 45,371.97 = 8,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.77/45,371.97 = 8,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.77x = 45,371.97 × 8,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.77x = 365,695,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,695,809.60/30,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.21

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