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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.48, 45,406.69 and 8,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.48, 45,406.69 and 8,088.59 is: 12,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.48 : 45,406.69 = 8,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.48/45,406.69 = 8,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.48x = 45,406.69 × 8,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.48x = 367,276,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,276,098.67/30,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.94

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