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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.60, 45,386.70 and 12,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.60, 45,386.70 and 12,718.60 is: 19,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.60 : 45,386.70 = 12,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.60/45,386.70 = 12,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.60x = 45,386.70 × 12,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.60x = 577,255,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,255,282.62/30,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,071.09

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