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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042, 45,032.76 and 12,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042, 45,032.76 and 12,521.52 is: 18,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042 : 45,032.76 = 12,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042/45,032.76 = 12,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042x = 45,032.76 × 12,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042x = 563,878,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,878,605.00/30,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,769.68

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