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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.60, 45,503.40 and 12,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.60, 45,503.40 and 12,825.20 is: 19,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.60 : 45,503.40 = 12,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.60/45,503.40 = 12,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.60x = 45,503.40 × 12,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.60x = 583,590,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,590,205.68/30,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.80

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