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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.47, 45,211.08 and 12,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.47, 45,211.08 and 12,374.76 is: 18,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.47 : 45,211.08 = 12,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.47/45,211.08 = 12,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.47x = 45,211.08 × 12,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.47x = 559,476,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,476,480.29/30,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,568.46

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