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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240, 45,369.17 and 12,218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240, 45,369.17 and 12,218.99 is: 18,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240 : 45,369.17 = 12,218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240/45,369.17 = 12,218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240x = 45,369.17 × 12,218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240x = 554,365,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,365,146.60/30,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.18

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