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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.67, 45,170.06 and 12,350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.67, 45,170.06 and 12,350.43 is: 18,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.67 : 45,170.06 = 12,350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.67/45,170.06 = 12,350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.67x = 45,170.06 × 12,350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.67x = 557,869,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,869,602.37/30,124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.70

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