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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.03, 45,371.34 and 8,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.03, 45,371.34 and 8,059.32 is: 12,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.03 : 45,371.34 = 8,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.03/45,371.34 = 8,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.03x = 45,371.34 × 8,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.03x = 365,662,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,662,147.89/30,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.59

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