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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.60, 45,545.40 and 12,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.60, 45,545.40 and 12,853.20 is: 19,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.60 : 45,545.40 = 12,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.60/45,545.40 = 12,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.60x = 45,545.40 × 12,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.60x = 585,404,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,404,135.28/30,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.80

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