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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,451.68, 45,672.14 and 8,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,451.68, 45,672.14 and 8,266.79 is: 12,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,451.68 : 45,672.14 = 8,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,451.68/45,672.14 = 8,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,451.68x = 45,672.14 × 8,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,451.68x = 377,561,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,561,720.54/30,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.72

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