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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.60, 45,334.20 and 12,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.60, 45,334.20 and 12,683.60 is: 19,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.60 : 45,334.20 = 12,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.60/45,334.20 = 12,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.60x = 45,334.20 × 12,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.60x = 575,000,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,000,859.12/30,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.60

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