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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.06, 45,433.83 and 12,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.06, 45,433.83 and 12,747.50 is: 19,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.06 : 45,433.83 = 12,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.06/45,433.83 = 12,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.06x = 45,433.83 × 12,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.06x = 579,167,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,167,747.93/30,278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.30

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