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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.39, 45,027.98 and 12,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.39, 45,027.98 and 12,475.19 is: 18,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.39 : 45,027.98 = 12,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.39/45,027.98 = 12,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.39x = 45,027.98 × 12,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.39x = 561,732,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,732,605.82/30,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.06

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