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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,121.28, 45,166.56 and 12,586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,121.28, 45,166.56 and 12,586.40 is: 18,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,121.28 : 45,166.56 = 12,586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,121.28/45,166.56 = 12,586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,121.28x = 45,166.56 × 12,586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,121.28x = 568,484,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,484,390.78/30,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.18

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