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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,344.68, 45,525.66 and 12,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,344.68, 45,525.66 and 12,811.24 is: 19,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,344.68 : 45,525.66 = 12,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,344.68/45,525.66 = 12,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,344.68x = 45,525.66 × 12,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,344.68x = 583,240,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,240,156.42/30,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.51

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