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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,575.51, 45,858.34 and 8,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,575.51, 45,858.34 and 8,383.73 is: 12,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,575.51 : 45,858.34 = 8,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,575.51/45,858.34 = 8,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,575.51x = 45,858.34 × 8,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,575.51x = 384,464,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,464,034.49/30,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.25

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