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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.28, 45,015.10 and 12,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.28, 45,015.10 and 12,509.22 is: 18,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.28 : 45,015.10 = 12,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.28/45,015.10 = 12,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.28x = 45,015.10 × 12,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.28x = 563,103,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,103,789.22/30,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.70

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