Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.74, 45,624 and 12,882.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,412.74, 45,624 and 12,882.72 is: 19,326.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,412.74 : 45,624 = 12,882.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,412.74/45,624 = 12,882.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,412.74x = 45,624 × 12,882.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,412.74x = 587,761,217.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,761,217.28/30,412.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,326.15
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