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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.79, 45,275.68 and 12,653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.79, 45,275.68 and 12,653.62 is: 18,980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.79 : 45,275.68 = 12,653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.79/45,275.68 = 12,653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.79x = 45,275.68 × 12,653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.79x = 572,901,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,901,188.18/30,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.43

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