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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,602.61, 45,898.62 and 8,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,602.61, 45,898.62 and 8,113.44 is: 12,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,602.61 : 45,898.62 = 8,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,602.61/45,898.62 = 8,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,602.61x = 45,898.62 × 8,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,602.61x = 372,395,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,395,699.45/30,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.76

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