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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.94, 45,380.07 and 8,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.94, 45,380.07 and 8,065.20 is: 12,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.94 : 45,380.07 = 8,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.94/45,380.07 = 8,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.94x = 45,380.07 × 8,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.94x = 365,999,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,999,340.56/30,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.38

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