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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.12, 45,238.32 and 12,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.12, 45,238.32 and 12,621.96 is: 18,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.12 : 45,238.32 = 12,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.12/45,238.32 = 12,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.12x = 45,238.32 × 12,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.12x = 570,996,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,996,265.51/30,156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.67

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