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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,651.76, 45,969.34 and 8,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,651.76, 45,969.34 and 8,459.80 is: 12,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,651.76 : 45,969.34 = 8,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,651.76/45,969.34 = 8,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,651.76x = 45,969.34 × 8,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,651.76x = 388,891,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,891,422.53/30,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.41

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