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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,346.70, 45,522.77 and 8,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,346.70, 45,522.77 and 8,159.58 is: 12,240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,346.70 : 45,522.77 = 8,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,346.70/45,522.77 = 8,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,346.70x = 45,522.77 × 8,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,346.70x = 371,446,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,446,642.84/30,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.10

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