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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.94, 45,378.59 and 12,484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.94, 45,378.59 and 12,484.94 is: 18,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.94 : 45,378.59 = 12,484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.94/45,378.59 = 12,484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.94x = 45,378.59 × 12,484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.94x = 566,548,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,548,684.12/30,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.40

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