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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.94, 45,381.57 and 8,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.94, 45,381.57 and 8,066.20 is: 12,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.94 : 45,381.57 = 8,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.94/45,381.57 = 8,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.94x = 45,381.57 × 8,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.94x = 366,056,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,056,819.93/30,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.88

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