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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.72, 45,539.59 and 8,172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.72, 45,539.59 and 8,172.53 is: 12,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.72 : 45,539.59 = 8,172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.72/45,539.59 = 8,172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.72x = 45,539.59 × 8,172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.72x = 372,173,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,173,665.46/30,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.80

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