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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,155.86, 45,220.59 and 12,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,155.86, 45,220.59 and 12,374.32 is: 18,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,155.86 : 45,220.59 = 12,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,155.86/45,220.59 = 12,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,155.86x = 45,220.59 × 12,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,155.86x = 559,574,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,574,051.25/30,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.06

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