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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.49, 45,902.94 and 8,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.49, 45,902.94 and 8,116.32 is: 12,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.49 : 45,902.94 = 8,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.49/45,902.94 = 8,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.49x = 45,902.94 × 8,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.49x = 372,562,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,562,949.98/30,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.08

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