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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.92, 45,211.72 and 12,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.92, 45,211.72 and 12,371.82 is: 18,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.92 : 45,211.72 = 12,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.92/45,211.72 = 12,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.92x = 45,211.72 × 12,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.92x = 559,351,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,351,261.73/30,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.79

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