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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.21, 45,499.61 and 12,554.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.21, 45,499.61 and 12,554.59 is: 18,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.21 : 45,499.61 = 12,554.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.21/45,499.61 = 12,554.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.21x = 45,499.61 × 12,554.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.21x = 571,228,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,228,885.94/30,327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.53

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