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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.37, 45,548.87 and 8,178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.37, 45,548.87 and 8,178.73 is: 12,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.37 : 45,548.87 = 8,178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.37/45,548.87 = 8,178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.37x = 45,548.87 × 8,178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.37x = 372,531,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531,754.77/30,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.31

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