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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.32, 45,569.82 and 8,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.32, 45,569.82 and 8,193.98 is: 12,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.32 : 45,569.82 = 8,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.32/45,569.82 = 8,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.32x = 45,569.82 × 8,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.32x = 373,398,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,398,193.68/30,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.98

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