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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.96, 45,699.84 and 8,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.96, 45,699.84 and 8,279.22 is: 12,419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.96 : 45,699.84 = 8,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.96/45,699.84 = 8,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.96x = 45,699.84 × 8,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.96x = 378,359,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,359,029.32/30,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.07

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