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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.40, 45,225.92 and 12,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.40, 45,225.92 and 12,619.52 is: 18,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.40 : 45,225.92 = 12,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.40/45,225.92 = 12,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.40x = 45,225.92 × 12,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.40x = 570,729,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,729,401.96/30,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.90

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