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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,384.02, 45,580.86 and 12,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,384.02, 45,580.86 and 12,854 is: 19,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,384.02 : 45,580.86 = 12,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,384.02/45,580.86 = 12,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,384.02x = 45,580.86 × 12,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,384.02x = 585,896,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,896,374.44/30,384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.04

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