Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,295.11, 45,442 and 8,108.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,295.11, 45,442 and 8,108.49 is: 12,162.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,295.11 : 45,442 = 8,108.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,295.11/45,442 = 8,108.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,295.11x = 45,442 × 8,108.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,295.11x = 368,466,002.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,466,002.58/30,295.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,162.56
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