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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.28, 45,087.01 and 12,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.28, 45,087.01 and 12,521 is: 18,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.28 : 45,087.01 = 12,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.28/45,087.01 = 12,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.28x = 45,087.01 × 12,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.28x = 564,534,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,534,452.21/30,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.21

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