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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.79, 45,535.14 and 12,612.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.79, 45,535.14 and 12,612.69 is: 18,910.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.79 : 45,535.14 = 12,612.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.79/45,535.14 = 12,612.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.79x = 45,535.14 × 12,612.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.79x = 574,320,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,320,441.39/30,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.92

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