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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,289.08, 45,430.14 and 8,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,289.08, 45,430.14 and 8,104.20 is: 12,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,289.08 : 45,430.14 = 8,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,289.08/45,430.14 = 8,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,289.08x = 45,430.14 × 8,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,289.08x = 368,174,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,174,940.59/30,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.37

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