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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,111.93, 45,159.61 and 12,578.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,111.93, 45,159.61 and 12,578.85 is: 18,864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,111.93 : 45,159.61 = 12,578.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,111.93/45,159.61 = 12,578.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,111.93x = 45,159.61 × 12,578.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,111.93x = 568,055,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,055,960.25/30,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.81

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