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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.70, 45,265.59 and 12,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.70, 45,265.59 and 12,644.85 is: 18,969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.70 : 45,265.59 = 12,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.70/45,265.59 = 12,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.70x = 45,265.59 × 12,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.70x = 572,376,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,376,595.71/30,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.39

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