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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,051.76, 45,063.96 and 12,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,051.76, 45,063.96 and 12,511.12 is: 18,760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,051.76 : 45,063.96 = 12,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,051.76/45,063.96 = 12,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,051.76x = 45,063.96 × 12,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,051.76x = 563,800,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,800,611.24/30,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.98

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