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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,013.72, 44,996.20 and 12,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,013.72, 44,996.20 and 12,496.64 is: 18,734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,013.72 : 44,996.20 = 12,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,013.72/44,996.20 = 12,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,013.72x = 44,996.20 × 12,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,013.72x = 562,301,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,301,312.77/30,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,734.81

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