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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.40, 45,618.60 and 8,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.40, 45,618.60 and 8,229.20 is: 12,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.40 : 45,618.60 = 8,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.40/45,618.60 = 8,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.40x = 45,618.60 × 8,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.40x = 375,404,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,404,583.12/30,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.80

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