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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,279.60, 45,425.88 and 12,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,279.60, 45,425.88 and 12,757.68 is: 19,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,279.60 : 45,425.88 = 12,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,279.60/45,425.88 = 12,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,279.60x = 45,425.88 × 12,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,279.60x = 579,528,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,528,840.76/30,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.25

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