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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,068.53, 45,063.76 and 12,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,068.53, 45,063.76 and 12,278.36 is: 18,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,068.53 : 45,063.76 = 12,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,068.53/45,063.76 = 12,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,068.53x = 45,063.76 × 12,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,068.53x = 553,309,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,309,006.84/30,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.60

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