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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,752.23, 46,126.05 and 8,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,752.23, 46,126.05 and 8,261.05 is: 12,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,752.23 : 46,126.05 = 8,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,752.23/46,126.05 = 8,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,752.23x = 46,126.05 × 8,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,752.23x = 381,049,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,049,605.35/30,752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.96

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