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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,101.60, 45,159.60 and 12,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,101.60, 45,159.60 and 12,562.40 is: 18,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,101.60 : 45,159.60 = 12,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,101.60/45,159.60 = 12,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,101.60x = 45,159.60 × 12,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,101.60x = 567,312,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,312,959.04/30,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.60

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