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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,108.63, 45,162.95 and 12,568.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,108.63, 45,162.95 and 12,568.89 is: 18,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,108.63 : 45,162.95 = 12,568.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,108.63/45,162.95 = 12,568.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,108.63x = 45,162.95 × 12,568.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,108.63x = 567,648,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,648,150.63/30,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.34

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