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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.53, 45,379.50 and 8,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.53, 45,379.50 and 8,064.82 is: 12,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.53 : 45,379.50 = 8,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.53/45,379.50 = 8,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.53x = 45,379.50 × 8,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.53x = 365,977,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,977,499.19/30,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.82

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