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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.80, 45,311.43 and 12,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.80, 45,311.43 and 12,432.32 is: 18,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.80 : 45,311.43 = 12,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.80/45,311.43 = 12,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.80x = 45,311.43 × 12,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.80x = 563,325,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,325,970.86/30,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,649.60

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