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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.28, 45,010.61 and 12,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.28, 45,010.61 and 12,506.22 is: 18,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.28 : 45,010.61 = 12,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.28/45,010.61 = 12,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.28x = 45,010.61 × 12,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.28x = 562,912,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,912,528.46/30,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.20

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