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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,128.52, 45,197.01 and 12,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,128.52, 45,197.01 and 12,594.36 is: 18,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,128.52 : 45,197.01 = 12,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,128.52/45,197.01 = 12,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,128.52x = 45,197.01 × 12,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,128.52x = 569,227,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,227,414.86/30,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.31

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