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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,155.40, 45,233.22 and 12,612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,155.40, 45,233.22 and 12,612.92 is: 18,919.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,155.40 : 45,233.22 = 12,612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,155.40/45,233.22 = 12,612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,155.40x = 45,233.22 × 12,612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,155.40x = 570,523,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,523,050.99/30,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.43

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