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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.51, 45,251.33 and 12,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.51, 45,251.33 and 12,385.53 is: 18,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.51 : 45,251.33 = 12,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.51/45,251.33 = 12,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.51x = 45,251.33 × 12,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.51x = 560,461,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,461,643.33/30,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.95

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