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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,543.78, 45,809.51 and 8,359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,543.78, 45,809.51 and 8,359.39 is: 12,537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,543.78 : 45,809.51 = 8,359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,543.78/45,809.51 = 8,359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,543.78x = 45,809.51 × 8,359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,543.78x = 382,939,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,939,762.88/30,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.41

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