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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.40, 45,213.92 and 12,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.40, 45,213.92 and 12,611.52 is: 18,914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.40 : 45,213.92 = 12,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.40/45,213.92 = 12,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.40x = 45,213.92 × 12,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.40x = 570,216,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,216,256.36/30,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.90

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