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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.80, 45,261.84 and 12,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.80, 45,261.84 and 12,631.16 is: 18,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.80 : 45,261.84 = 12,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.80/45,261.84 = 12,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.80x = 45,261.84 × 12,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.80x = 571,709,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,709,542.93/30,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.13

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