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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,651.56, 45,977.92 and 8,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,651.56, 45,977.92 and 8,465.52 is: 12,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,651.56 : 45,977.92 = 8,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,651.56/45,977.92 = 8,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,651.56x = 45,977.92 × 8,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,651.56x = 389,227,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,227,160.14/30,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.45

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