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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.20, 44,999.34 and 12,466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.20, 44,999.34 and 12,466.03 is: 18,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.20 : 44,999.34 = 12,466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.20/44,999.34 = 12,466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.20x = 44,999.34 × 12,466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.20x = 560,963,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,963,122.42/30,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,693.66

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