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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.80, 45,263.34 and 12,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.80, 45,263.34 and 12,632.16 is: 18,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.80 : 45,263.34 = 12,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.80/45,263.34 = 12,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.80x = 45,263.34 × 12,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.80x = 571,773,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,773,753.01/30,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,955.63

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