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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,048.59, 45,072.38 and 12,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,048.59, 45,072.38 and 12,275.35 is: 18,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,048.59 : 45,072.38 = 12,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,048.59/45,072.38 = 12,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,048.59x = 45,072.38 × 12,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,048.59x = 553,279,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,279,157.84/30,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.81

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