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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,022.79, 45,030.53 and 12,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,022.79, 45,030.53 and 12,490.34 is: 18,733.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,022.79 : 45,030.53 = 12,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,022.79/45,030.53 = 12,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,022.79x = 45,030.53 × 12,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,022.79x = 562,446,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,446,436.15/30,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.99

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