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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.80, 45,330.96 and 12,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.80, 45,330.96 and 12,677.28 is: 19,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.80 : 45,330.96 = 12,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.80/45,330.96 = 12,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.80x = 45,330.96 × 12,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.80x = 574,673,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,673,272.59/30,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.37

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