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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.96, 45,226.50 and 12,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.96, 45,226.50 and 12,383.58 is: 18,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.96 : 45,226.50 = 12,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.96/45,226.50 = 12,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.96x = 45,226.50 × 12,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.96x = 560,065,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,065,980.87/30,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.08

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