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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,131.68, 45,212.64 and 12,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,131.68, 45,212.64 and 12,601.12 is: 18,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,131.68 : 45,212.64 = 12,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,131.68/45,212.64 = 12,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,131.68x = 45,212.64 × 12,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,131.68x = 569,729,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,729,902.16/30,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.00

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