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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.60, 45,254.40 and 12,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.60, 45,254.40 and 12,659.20 is: 18,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.60 : 45,254.40 = 12,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.60/45,254.40 = 12,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.60x = 45,254.40 × 12,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.60x = 572,884,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,884,500.48/30,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.80

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