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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,167.30, 45,268.59 and 12,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,167.30, 45,268.59 and 12,635.66 is: 18,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,167.30 : 45,268.59 = 12,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,167.30/45,268.59 = 12,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,167.30x = 45,268.59 × 12,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,167.30x = 571,998,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,998,511.92/30,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.88

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