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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.65, 45,540.31 and 8,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.65, 45,540.31 and 8,172.08 is: 12,256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.65 : 45,540.31 = 8,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.65/45,540.31 = 8,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.65x = 45,540.31 × 8,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.65x = 372,159,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,159,015.68/30,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.73

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