Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.44, 45,244.56 and 12,636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,169.44, 45,244.56 and 12,636 is: 18,949.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,169.44 : 45,244.56 = 12,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,169.44/45,244.56 = 12,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,169.44x = 45,244.56 × 12,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,169.44x = 571,710,260.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,710,260.16/30,169.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,949.98
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