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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.26, 45,051.97 and 12,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.26, 45,051.97 and 12,277.95 is: 18,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.26 : 45,051.97 = 12,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.26/45,051.97 = 12,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.26x = 45,051.97 × 12,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.26x = 553,146,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,146,073.10/30,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.46

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