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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.56, 45,280.21 and 12,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.56, 45,280.21 and 12,661.68 is: 18,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.56 : 45,280.21 = 12,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.56/45,280.21 = 12,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.56x = 45,280.21 × 12,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.56x = 573,323,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,323,529.35/30,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.39

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