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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,375.64, 45,560.28 and 8,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,375.64, 45,560.28 and 8,187.66 is: 12,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,375.64 : 45,560.28 = 8,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,375.64/45,560.28 = 8,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,375.64x = 45,560.28 × 8,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,375.64x = 373,032,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,032,112.85/30,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.63

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