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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.08, 45,261.80 and 12,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.08, 45,261.80 and 12,401.88 is: 18,601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.08 : 45,261.80 = 12,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.08/45,261.80 = 12,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.08x = 45,261.80 × 12,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.08x = 561,331,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,331,412.18/30,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.87

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