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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,343.17, 45,509.87 and 12,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,343.17, 45,509.87 and 12,810.72 is: 19,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,343.17 : 45,509.87 = 12,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,343.17/45,509.87 = 12,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,343.17x = 45,509.87 × 12,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,343.17x = 583,014,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,014,137.75/30,343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.02

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