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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.28, 45,093.02 and 12,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.28, 45,093.02 and 12,525 is: 18,789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.28 : 45,093.02 = 12,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.28/45,093.02 = 12,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.28x = 45,093.02 × 12,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.28x = 564,790,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,790,075.50/30,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,789.21

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