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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.83, 45,487.61 and 12,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.83, 45,487.61 and 12,794.24 is: 19,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.83 : 45,487.61 = 12,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.83/45,487.61 = 12,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.83x = 45,487.61 × 12,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.83x = 581,979,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,979,399.37/30,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.41

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