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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.78, 45,568.08 and 12,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.78, 45,568.08 and 12,640.08 is: 18,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.78 : 45,568.08 = 12,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.78/45,568.08 = 12,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.78x = 45,568.08 × 12,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.78x = 575,984,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,984,176.65/30,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.99

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