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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.80, 45,522.90 and 12,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.80, 45,522.90 and 12,820.20 is: 19,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.80 : 45,522.90 = 12,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.80/45,522.90 = 12,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.80x = 45,522.90 × 12,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.80x = 583,612,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,612,682.58/30,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.04

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