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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,611.58, 45,917.88 and 8,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,611.58, 45,917.88 and 8,424.82 is: 12,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,611.58 : 45,917.88 = 8,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,611.58/45,917.88 = 8,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,611.58x = 45,917.88 × 8,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,611.58x = 386,849,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,849,873.78/30,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.37

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