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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,311.28, 45,473.22 and 12,781.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,311.28, 45,473.22 and 12,781.26 is: 19,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,311.28 : 45,473.22 = 12,781.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,311.28/45,473.22 = 12,781.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,311.28x = 45,473.22 × 12,781.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,311.28x = 581,205,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,205,047.86/30,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.55

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