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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.48, 45,627.30 and 12,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.48, 45,627.30 and 12,884.28 is: 19,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.48 : 45,627.30 = 12,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.48/45,627.30 = 12,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.48x = 45,627.30 × 12,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.48x = 587,874,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,874,908.84/30,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.07

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