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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,388.64, 45,586.16 and 12,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,388.64, 45,586.16 and 12,860.24 is: 19,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,388.64 : 45,586.16 = 12,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,388.64/45,586.16 = 12,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,388.64x = 45,586.16 × 12,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,388.64x = 586,248,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,248,958.28/30,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.71

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