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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.56, 45,369.79 and 8,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.56, 45,369.79 and 8,060.02 is: 12,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.56 : 45,369.79 = 8,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.56/45,369.79 = 8,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.56x = 45,369.79 × 8,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.56x = 365,681,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,681,414.80/30,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.02

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