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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,609.63, 45,909.06 and 8,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,609.63, 45,909.06 and 8,417.66 is: 12,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,609.63 : 45,909.06 = 8,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,609.63/45,909.06 = 8,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,609.63x = 45,909.06 × 8,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,609.63x = 386,446,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446,858.00/30,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.01

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