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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.76, 45,219.60 and 12,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.76, 45,219.60 and 12,373.56 is: 18,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.76 : 45,219.60 = 12,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.76/45,219.60 = 12,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.76x = 45,219.60 × 12,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.76x = 559,527,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,527,433.78/30,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.12

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