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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.20, 44,993.34 and 12,462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.20, 44,993.34 and 12,462.03 is: 18,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.20 : 44,993.34 = 12,462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.20/44,993.34 = 12,462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.20x = 44,993.34 × 12,462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.20x = 560,708,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,708,352.88/30,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.66

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