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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.26, 45,221.85 and 12,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.26, 45,221.85 and 12,375.06 is: 18,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.26 : 45,221.85 = 12,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.26/45,221.85 = 12,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.26x = 45,221.85 × 12,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.26x = 559,623,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,623,107.06/30,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.37

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