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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,101.60, 45,152.40 and 12,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,101.60, 45,152.40 and 12,565.60 is: 18,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,101.60 : 45,152.40 = 12,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,101.60/45,152.40 = 12,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,101.60x = 45,152.40 × 12,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,101.60x = 567,366,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,366,997.44/30,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.40

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