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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,306.39, 45,458.86 and 8,119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,306.39, 45,458.86 and 8,119.74 is: 12,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,306.39 : 45,458.86 = 8,119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,306.39/45,458.86 = 8,119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,306.39x = 45,458.86 × 8,119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,306.39x = 369,114,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,114,123.90/30,306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.42

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