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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,193.56, 45,275.71 and 12,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,193.56, 45,275.71 and 12,658.68 is: 18,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,193.56 : 45,275.71 = 12,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,193.56/45,275.71 = 12,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,193.56x = 45,275.71 × 12,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,193.56x = 573,130,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,130,724.66/30,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.89

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