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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,135.96, 45,186.93 and 12,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,135.96, 45,186.93 and 12,361.68 is: 18,535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,135.96 : 45,186.93 = 12,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,135.96/45,186.93 = 12,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,135.96x = 45,186.93 × 12,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,135.96x = 558,586,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,586,368.84/30,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.54

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