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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.40, 45,571.90 and 8,195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.40, 45,571.90 and 8,195.41 is: 12,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.40 : 45,571.90 = 8,195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.40/45,571.90 = 8,195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.40x = 45,571.90 × 8,195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.40x = 373,480,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,480,404.98/30,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.25

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