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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,406.80, 45,613.08 and 12,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,406.80, 45,613.08 and 12,633.72 is: 18,951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,406.80 : 45,613.08 = 12,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,406.80/45,613.08 = 12,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,406.80x = 45,613.08 × 12,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,406.80x = 576,262,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,262,881.06/30,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.78

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