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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,027.84, 45,006.58 and 12,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,027.84, 45,006.58 and 12,247.40 is: 18,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,027.84 : 45,006.58 = 12,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,027.84/45,006.58 = 12,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,027.84x = 45,006.58 × 12,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,027.84x = 551,213,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,213,726.05/30,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.75

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