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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.85, 45,641.61 and 8,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.85, 45,641.61 and 8,239.41 is: 12,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.85 : 45,641.61 = 8,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.85/45,641.61 = 8,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.85x = 45,641.61 × 8,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.85x = 376,059,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,059,937.85/30,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.88

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