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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.16, 45,264.96 and 12,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.16, 45,264.96 and 12,643.20 is: 18,957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.16 : 45,264.96 = 12,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.16/45,264.96 = 12,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.16x = 45,264.96 × 12,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.16x = 572,293,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,293,942.27/30,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.56

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