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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.58, 45,371.70 and 8,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.58, 45,371.70 and 8,059.68 is: 12,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.58 : 45,371.70 = 8,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.58/45,371.70 = 8,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.58x = 45,371.70 × 8,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.58x = 365,681,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,681,383.06/30,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.41

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