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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.80, 45,501.90 and 12,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.80, 45,501.90 and 12,806.20 is: 19,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.80 : 45,501.90 = 12,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.80/45,501.90 = 12,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.80x = 45,501.90 × 12,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.80x = 582,706,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,706,431.78/30,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.05

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