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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.70, 44,991.09 and 12,460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.70, 44,991.09 and 12,460.53 is: 18,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.70 : 44,991.09 = 12,460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.70/44,991.09 = 12,460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.70x = 44,991.09 × 12,460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.70x = 560,612,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,612,826.68/30,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.41

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