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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,088.26, 45,077.72 and 12,526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,088.26, 45,077.72 and 12,526.65 is: 18,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,088.26 : 45,077.72 = 12,526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,088.26/45,077.72 = 12,526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,088.26x = 45,077.72 × 12,526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,088.26x = 564,672,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,672,758.60/30,088.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.21

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