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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,654.50, 45,981.75 and 8,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,654.50, 45,981.75 and 8,766.50 is: 13,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,654.50 : 45,981.75 = 8,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,654.50/45,981.75 = 8,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,654.50x = 45,981.75 × 8,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,654.50x = 403,099,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,099,011.38/30,654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.75

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