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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.36, 45,507.35 and 12,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.36, 45,507.35 and 12,559.74 is: 18,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.36 : 45,507.35 = 12,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.36/45,507.35 = 12,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.36x = 45,507.35 × 12,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.36x = 571,560,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,560,421.29/30,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.26

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