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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,021.65, 45,008.17 and 12,504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,021.65, 45,008.17 and 12,504.59 is: 18,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,021.65 : 45,008.17 = 12,504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,021.65/45,008.17 = 12,504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,021.65x = 45,008.17 × 12,504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,021.65x = 562,808,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,808,712.50/30,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.76

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