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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,591.48, 45,886.68 and 8,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,591.48, 45,886.68 and 8,404.80 is: 12,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,591.48 : 45,886.68 = 8,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,591.48/45,886.68 = 8,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,591.48x = 45,886.68 × 8,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,591.48x = 385,668,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,668,368.06/30,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.05

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