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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,592.67, 45,888.98 and 8,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,592.67, 45,888.98 and 8,406.14 is: 12,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,592.67 : 45,888.98 = 8,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,592.67/45,888.98 = 8,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,592.67x = 45,888.98 × 8,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,592.67x = 385,748,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,748,918.86/30,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.20

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