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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,136.72, 45,192.12 and 12,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,136.72, 45,192.12 and 12,355.02 is: 18,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,136.72 : 45,192.12 = 12,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,136.72/45,192.12 = 12,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,136.72x = 45,192.12 × 12,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,136.72x = 558,349,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,349,546.44/30,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.22

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