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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.85, 45,084.92 and 12,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.85, 45,084.92 and 12,297.02 is: 18,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.85 : 45,084.92 = 12,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.85/45,084.92 = 12,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.85x = 45,084.92 × 12,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.85x = 554,409,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,409,876.03/30,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.38

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