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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.80, 44,983.20 and 12,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.80, 44,983.20 and 12,473.60 is: 18,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.80 : 44,983.20 = 12,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.80/44,983.20 = 12,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.80x = 44,983.20 × 12,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.80x = 561,102,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,102,443.52/30,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,695.44

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