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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.60, 45,428.88 and 12,759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.60, 45,428.88 and 12,759.68 is: 19,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.60 : 45,428.88 = 12,759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.60/45,428.88 = 12,759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.60x = 45,428.88 × 12,759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.60x = 579,657,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,657,971.56/30,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.25

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