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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.50, 45,377.26 and 8,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.50, 45,377.26 and 8,363.50 is: 12,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.50 : 45,377.26 = 8,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.50/45,377.26 = 8,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.50x = 45,377.26 × 8,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.50x = 379,512,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,512,714.01/30,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.25

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