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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,242.46, 45,372.78 and 12,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,242.46, 45,372.78 and 12,221.40 is: 18,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,242.46 : 45,372.78 = 12,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,242.46/45,372.78 = 12,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,242.46x = 45,372.78 × 12,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,242.46x = 554,518,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,518,893.49/30,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.77

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