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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.17, 45,269.19 and 12,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.17, 45,269.19 and 12,654.29 is: 18,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.17 : 45,269.19 = 12,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.17/45,269.19 = 12,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.17x = 45,269.19 × 12,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.17x = 572,849,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,849,458.33/30,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.33

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