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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,408.23, 45,572.79 and 12,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,408.23, 45,572.79 and 12,375.45 is: 18,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408.23 : 45,572.79 = 12,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408.23/45,572.79 = 12,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408.23x = 45,572.79 × 12,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408.23x = 563,983,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,983,784.01/30,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.08

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