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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,218.84, 45,282.10 and 12,679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,218.84, 45,282.10 and 12,679.10 is: 18,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,218.84 : 45,282.10 = 12,679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,218.84/45,282.10 = 12,679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,218.84x = 45,282.10 × 12,679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,218.84x = 574,136,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,136,274.11/30,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.28

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