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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,367.74, 45,554.58 and 12,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,367.74, 45,554.58 and 12,594.72 is: 18,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,367.74 : 45,554.58 = 12,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,367.74/45,554.58 = 12,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,367.74x = 45,554.58 × 12,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,367.74x = 573,747,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,747,179.82/30,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.31

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