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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.04, 45,388.92 and 12,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.04, 45,388.92 and 12,730.88 is: 19,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.04 : 45,388.92 = 12,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.04/45,388.92 = 12,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.04x = 45,388.92 × 12,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.04x = 577,840,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,840,893.85/30,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.36

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