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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.29, 45,011.78 and 12,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.29, 45,011.78 and 12,477.84 is: 18,715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.29 : 45,011.78 = 12,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.29/45,011.78 = 12,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.29x = 45,011.78 × 12,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.29x = 561,649,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,649,788.96/30,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.24

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