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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.52, 45,378.76 and 8,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.52, 45,378.76 and 8,364.52 is: 12,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.52 : 45,378.76 = 8,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.52/45,378.76 = 8,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.52x = 45,378.76 × 8,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.52x = 379,571,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,571,545.60/30,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.77

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