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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.49, 45,424.50 and 8,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.49, 45,424.50 and 8,094.36 is: 12,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.49 : 45,424.50 = 8,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.49/45,424.50 = 8,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.49x = 45,424.50 × 8,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.49x = 367,682,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,682,255.82/30,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.15

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