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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.38, 45,560.31 and 12,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.38, 45,560.31 and 12,842.98 is: 19,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.38 : 45,560.31 = 12,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.38/45,560.31 = 12,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.38x = 45,560.31 × 12,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.38x = 585,130,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,130,150.12/30,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.84

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