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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.26, 45,359.31 and 12,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.26, 45,359.31 and 12,466.34 is: 18,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.26 : 45,359.31 = 12,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.26/45,359.31 = 12,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.26x = 45,359.31 × 12,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.26x = 565,464,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,464,580.63/30,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.20

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