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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,440.93, 45,661.28 and 8,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,440.93, 45,661.28 and 8,254.25 is: 12,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,440.93 : 45,661.28 = 8,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,440.93/45,661.28 = 8,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,440.93x = 45,661.28 × 8,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,440.93x = 376,899,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,899,412.77/30,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.34

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